MCPHS Worcester Class of 2009 (merged threads)

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vietricester said:
DrugDealer or DrNiceGuy or Rxsticker, do you guys know about the refrigerator policy? it said no greater than 2.7cu.ft...I am planning to get a 4.4Cu.Ft. refrigerators because i think 2.7 is so tiny, do you think people will come to the dorm and check it like measure it? I think 4.4 is perfect size for one person

You got info in the mail?

I have no idea about parking, etc. I email staff but get no reply.
 
vietricester said:
DrugDealer or DrNiceGuy or Rxsticker, do you guys know about the refrigerator policy? it said no greater than 2.7cu.ft...I am planning to get a 4.4Cu.Ft. refrigerators because i think 2.7 is so tiny, do you think people will come to the dorm and check it like measure it? I think 4.4 is perfect size for one person
I don't know...I don't live in the dorms....
 
mcp1285 said:
Hi.

I will be attending MCP (manchester campus)!

Welcome!!! Looking forward to meeting you at orientation. Congratulations on your acceptance!!!
 
vietricester said:
DrugDealer or DrNiceGuy or Rxsticker, do you guys know about the refrigerator policy? it said no greater than 2.7cu.ft...I am planning to get a 4.4Cu.Ft. refrigerators because i think 2.7 is so tiny, do you think people will come to the dorm and check it like measure it? I think 4.4 is perfect size for one person


For the most part no...but I can't speak for the new Resident director...but they can make it hard on you...
 
Hi Everyone,

Has anyone signed up for the American Diabetes Association's Walk for Sunday September 17, in Worcester yet? If so, did you sign up to volunteer or to participate in the walk? Just curious to see what everyone is doing.

DrugDealer, Rxsticker, or DrNiceGuy - Do you know if there is a big turn out of MCPHS students at this event? Thanks in advance for your replies!!!
 
J&J'sVette said:
Hi Everyone,

Has anyone signed up for the American Diabetes Association's Walk for Sunday September 17, in Worcester yet? If so, did you sign up to volunteer or to participate in the walk? Just curious to see what everyone is doing.

DrugDealer, Rxsticker, or DrNiceGuy - Do you know if there is a big turn out of MCPHS students at this event? Thanks in advance for your replies!!!


I signed up to volunteer at the walk!
 
cangelilli said:
I signed up to volunteer at the walk!
I'm planning on signing up (i just finished Orgo...now gotta do all the paperwork stuff for MCP.)!
 
$240/semester to park your car on the roof level???? Do I have to shovel my car out of the snow? JK


Hmm. Just realized this is more expensive than Los Angeles, CA parking.
 
J&J'sVette said:
Hi Everyone,

Has anyone signed up for the American Diabetes Association's Walk for Sunday September 17, in Worcester yet? If so, did you sign up to volunteer or to participate in the walk? Just curious to see what everyone is doing.

DrugDealer, Rxsticker, or DrNiceGuy - Do you know if there is a big turn out of MCPHS students at this event? Thanks in advance for your replies!!!
I don't know for certain, but I would expect it to have a good turnout from our school. I will be in California for my intermediate rotation at the time, though, and cannot participate.
 
DrugDealer said:
I don't know for certain, but I would expect it to have a good turnout from our school. I will be in California for my intermediate rotation at the time, though, and cannot participate.


Cool. It is great you get to come back to CA to do your intermediate rotation.
 
Does anyone know where commuters park for orientation? I am assuming we pay to park in the garage behind school until we get our permits? I e-mailed the school and got no answer and it is coming up soon!
 
Does anyone know where commuters park for orientation? I am assuming we pay to park in the garage behind school until we get our permits? I e-mailed the school and got no answer and it is coming up soon!
Yes, that's what I did. I think we got our permits the first day of orientation (maybe it was the second), but it was definitely before classes started, so you should only have to pay for a day or two of parking.
 
Cool. It is great you get to come back to CA to do your intermediate rotation.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. I think it will be like a mini-vacation (but with some homework!). Learning the CA law and not confusing it with MA law will be tricky, though.
 
Thanks so much DrugDealer, thats what I figured, I just wanted to make sure!!
 
Wow. It is 60-70 F and it is raining periodically over there according to Yahoo weather.

What months are the "don't go outside"/"shovel snow" months? When does it get really cold? Around end of Nov? No one is selling big jackets here in California yet so I gotta find some time to get one over there.

Also, are there a lot of California people? Maybe I should join the California people clique if there is one...

And how bad is it to wear yankees stuff in boston? Don't really follow baseball.
 
Wow. It is 60-70 F and it is raining periodically over there according to Yahoo weather.

What months are the "don't go outside"/"shovel snow" months? When does it get really cold? Around end of Nov? No one is selling big jackets here in California yet so I gotta find some time to get one over there.

Also, are there a lot of California people? Maybe I should join the California people clique if there is one...

And how bad is it to wear yankees stuff in boston? Don't really follow baseball.
The weather here just sucks all year round. It went from freezing and snowing to about 1 month of solid rain every day (no kidding) to 90 and muggy. It totally skipped nice. It totally skipped spring.

Last year it didn't get cold until after Thanksgiving, and I don't remember it being really cold until about Xmas, but all the locals said it was a very mild winter. There wasn't nearly as much snow as I expected, so I'm not sure what to expect this year. You'll have plenty of time to find a winter coat when you get here--I think most department stores probably have them out now (I'm in NY this week, and all the stores here have them already).

I don't know that many people in my class, but there are a few Californians among the students I do know. Not sure if there is a clique...

I don't have any Yankees gear, but I do have a big "I Heart NY" bag and an "It's better in New York" t-shirt that I carry/wear a lot and I haven't been beaten up (but I have received several comments). I also had an I Heart NY pin on my lab coat until it fell apart....maybe I should get another one this week. I also refused to wear a Red Sox hat at work during some promotion a few weeks ago, and no one cared. You should wear some Yankees stuff--not that I'm a big fan, I just like riling up the Bostonians. They're an easy target.
 
Is it safe walking back to the dorms from the parking garage at night? Maybe the gym too?
 
DrugDealer, did you need to get another intern license to work in CA for your rotation?
 
DrugDealer, did you need to get another intern license to work in CA for your rotation?
Yes, I had to get a CA license. CA requires fingerprints, which MA does not. During our week off in May, my boyfriend and I went to Seattle. We scheduled a 3-hour layover at SFO, where I hauled ass to the Burlingame police department to get my prints done. They prefer that you have them done electronically within the state instead of getting them done the old-fashoined way and mailing them in. They apparantly reject a lot of them that way, wasting your time and money.

Here's the intern application: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/forms/intern_app_pkt.pdf
 
Everyone ready? Anyone know who came up with the 7:45am start time lol 😉

Looking forward to meeting you all!
 
Hi all~

I am currently in the process of applying to MCP worcester,

since this is your first year (or even if it isn't), could you guys give me some views, insights, opinions, about the pharmacy work load (so far), life in dorms, anything that you think would influence me more towards applying for the school?

thanks

Also, I currently have GPA 3.59, science 3.52, 2 years as a tech, live in boston, MA. Had a couple volunteers in high school, a couple volunteers in college, anyone have similar specs? i was just wondering what my chances are of being admitted 😛
 
Hi all~

I am currently in the process of applying to MCP worcester,

since this is your first year (or even if it isn't), could you guys give me some views, insights, opinions, about the pharmacy work load (so far), life in dorms, anything that you think would influence me more towards applying for the school?

thanks

Also, I currently have GPA 3.59, science 3.52, 2 years as a tech, live in boston, MA. Had a couple volunteers in high school, a couple volunteers in college, anyone have similar specs? i was just wondering what my chances are of being admitted 😛

Hi! First, good luck applying. The Dean said they got 1200 apps last year and accepted ~150, so it is competitive but your stats seem good.

I'm a P1, so keep in mind I've only had classes for 3 weeks. We had our first exam today and I think I did ok! So far it's been made very clear that the workload is going to be high. We have MANY exams, and it is of the utmost importance not to get behind, or ya won't be able to catch up.

I have to say, due to the MCP-Boston slamming that I've heard on this website, I was minorly concerned about the program in Worcester. I'm happy to say that so far all I've experienced is that MCP-Worcester is efficiently organized, with fantastic, helpful, experienced, receptive professors, and staff who seems genuinely interested in making our time there as positive as possible. The students are professional, and show respect for what we are doing there. The class is very diverse, in ethnic background and age, which is nice. I don't live in the dorms, have heard varying stories about them ranging from mediocre (like someone with 5 roommates) to very good. They are very new, which is a big bonus. I've been in a few of the rooms, and some have huge windows overlooking the city and some are very small. I often wish I had the convenience of living there...you don't even have to go outside to go to class (there's a connector hallway) and there is a convenience store at the base of the adjacent building.

I honestly am thrilled with the school. Everyone from professors to staff to older students were very welcoming and helpful.... From the 2-day orientation, to the welcoming outdoor bbq where the faculty and deans sat amongst us, to the student peer mentors, to the party at Jillians that the SGA threw when we started. LOL, even the woman at the security desk who checks our ID's every day always has a smile and a kind word for us!

The worst thing I can think to say about it is the parking situation was a little frustrating at first...the garage nextdoor sold out their spaces before we even started school....2 friends & I ended up carpooling to a garage a few blocks away for @ 75/month and will be using a closer garage in the winter for 130/month. Oh, and you can't bring beverages into class (grr from a coffee lover, but I've been told the SGA is lobbying to change this). Other than that, I'm really happy so far. Don't get me wrong, the workload is tough, b/c it is a lot, and you have to keep up. But it's doable if you go into it with the right mindset. From what I understand about the Boston program, it is a significantly different student environment, so keep that in mind. As I've said before on here (and now I KNOW I'm right b/c I have the study-to-do-list to prove it) if you intend to go to MCP Worcester and party all weekend, well, that won't work. With MCP Worcester I think you get a more intimate, focused environment. In my mind the school gives off a supportive vibe, NOT a cutthroat one some schools emanate. You can feel the pride of the professors who are grads of MCP, and the students. So far, I think it's a nice community.

Just my thoughts. Sorry if this is too long. Too tired and don't have time to edit or be concise lol 😉

If you have specific questions, let me know 🙂
 
Hi! First, good luck applying. The Dean said they got 1200 apps last year and accepted ~150, so it is competitive but your stats seem good.

I'm a P1, so keep in mind I've only had classes for 3 weeks. We had our first exam today and I think I did ok! So far it's been made very clear that the workload is going to be high. We have MANY exams, and it is of the utmost importance not to get behind, or ya won't be able to catch up.

I have to say, due to the MCP-Boston slamming that I've heard on this website, I was minorly concerned about the program in Worcester. I'm happy to say that so far all I've experienced is that MCP-Worcester is efficiently organized, with fantastic, helpful, experienced, receptive professors, and staff who seems genuinely interested in making our time there as positive as possible. The students are professional, and show respect for what we are doing there. The class is very diverse, in ethnic background and age, which is nice. I don't live in the dorms, have heard varying stories about them ranging from mediocre (like someone with 5 roommates) to very good. They are very new, which is a big bonus. I've been in a few of the rooms, and some have huge windows overlooking the city and some are very small. I often wish I had the convenience of living there...you don't even have to go outside to go to class (there's a connector hallway) and there is a convenience store at the base of the adjacent building.

I honestly am thrilled with the school. Everyone from professors to staff to older students were very welcoming and helpful.... From the 2-day orientation, to the welcoming outdoor bbq where the faculty and deans sat amongst us, to the student peer mentors, to the party at Jillians that the SGA threw when we started. LOL, even the woman at the security desk who checks our ID's every day always has a smile and a kind word for us!

The worst thing I can think to say about it is the parking situation was a little frustrating at first...the garage nextdoor sold out their spaces before we even started school....2 friends & I ended up carpooling to a garage a few blocks away for @ 75/month and will be using a closer garage in the winter for 130/month. Oh, and you can't bring beverages into class (grr from a coffee lover, but I've been told the SGA is lobbying to change this). Other than that, I'm really happy so far. Don't get me wrong, the workload is tough, b/c it is a lot, and you have to keep up. But it's doable if you go into it with the right mindset. From what I understand about the Boston program, it is a significantly different student environment, so keep that in mind. As I've said before on here (and now I KNOW I'm right b/c I have the study-to-do-list to prove it) if you intend to go to MCP Worcester and party all weekend, well, that won't work. With MCP Worcester I think you get a more intimate, focused environment. In my mind the school gives off a supportive vibe, NOT a cutthroat one some schools emanate. You can feel the pride of the professors who are grads of MCP, and the students. So far, I think it's a nice community.

Just my thoughts. Sorry if this is too long. Too tired and don't have time to edit or be concise lol 😉

If you have specific questions, let me know 🙂

thanks a lot! it's actually not long at all! i appreciate all the details you gave.

so now, where do you live? is it expensive? i went to worcester last year during their transfer orientation... seems like no residentials next to the school... and the town looks more like mexico to me (b'c of the conditions of the roads...)
 
I am also a P1 at MCP-Worcester. I agree with Pharmforme 100%. Last year around, I have been accepted to a couple of schools and I am happy to be where I am. Schools are very well-organized and most of professors are awesome. I don't know what's going on with Boston but what I can say is that Worcester is different from Boston that a few ppl described in some posts.

If you expect a campus life like huge state/private schools from MCP, you don't want to come here. You will be very disappointed. However, I believe most of students don't need that kind of campus life anymore because most of us (~75%) already have a BS/BA. As a graduate program, I think MCP is a nice program to study and advance your career.

Answering the greatdeals225's question, Worcester is not cheap area to live and one bedroom apt is about $650~900 depending on the area, neighborhoods and cleaness. Worcester is not a great city to live or hang out in my opinion. There is actually nothing to do around here but it is a good place to study though. Sometimes you don't want to go out because you don't want to drive far away.
 
thanks a lot! it's actually not long at all! i appreciate all the details you gave.

so now, where do you live? is it expensive? i went to worcester last year during their transfer orientation... seems like no residentials next to the school... and the town looks more like mexico to me (b'c of the conditions of the roads...)

I own (or should I say the bank owns) a house in a section of Worcester about 5 minutes away from the campus, towards Paxton. The school really is in the center of downtown, so the only residentials are in "high" rises. Several of my classmates live at 600 Main- within walking distance, but I don't thats cheap either. As for the roads looking like Mexico, not sure what you mean? There is a HUGE amount of restructuring/improvement going on right now in Worcester, so there is some road construction. Remember though, the part of Worcester you saw (downtown) is not all of it. Worcester is the second biggest city in the state, and there are many different "areas" of it.

I am also P1 at MCP-Worcester. I agree with Pharmforme 100%. Last year, I have been accepted to a couple of schools but I am happy to be where I am. Schools are very well-organized and most of professors are awesome. I don't know what's going on with Boston but what I can say is that Worcester is different from Boston campus that a few ppl described in some posts.

If you expect a campus life like a huge state/private schools from MCP, you don't want to come here. You will be very disappointed. However, I believe most of students don't need that kind of campus life anymore because most of us (~75%) already have a BS/BA. As a graduate program, I think MCP is a nice program to study and advance your career.

Answering the greatdeals225's question, Worcester is not cheap area to live and one bedroom around here is about $650~900 depending on the area, neighborhoods and cleaness. Yeah, Worcester is not a great city to live or hang out. There is actually nothing to do around here but it is a good place to study though. Sometimes you don't want to go out because you don't want to drive far away.

It's funny, you'll really find people of two different mentalities living here. One is that it's boring, nothing to do, etc. These are usually expressed by those who love places like Boston. The others feel as I do: myself, I don't like Boston, it's too chaotic, crazy and unfriendly. Worcester is a city that is just the right size for me. Everything is convenient (unlike the suburbs) but it doesn't make me crazy like Boston. Worcester has more of a community feel to it too, which I think is appropriate for studying pharmacy.

As for "nothing to do", well, I'm sorry, but that's just wrong. It may not be as obvious and well-advertised as a larger city like Boston, but there is lots of stuff to do here. My neighbors moved here 2 years ago from DC and go out all the time on their own and with their kid to activities all over the city and region, often free ones. Today there is the "Pulse Fest" for college students - like a big convention. If you think there's nothing to do, go to www.worcestermass.org, and see for yourself. There's libraries, parks, movie theatres, play theatres, several museums, and ecotarium, a convention center, and I think 9 colleges. That's just in Worcester, not even including the surrounding towns. NOW if you're coming here without a car, well, duh, it's gonna be more difficult, but there is still the bus system, train to Boston, and taxis. I personally love Worcester, but as Imkim illustrated, it isn't everyone's favorite! It isn't party central, but I think it is a great place to live and learn.
Good luck to you on your decision!
 
I am also a P1 and agree with the previous posts 100%. I have friends at many other pharmacy schools around the east coast and have heard their many complaints. This school has been excellent so far. We do not experience practically any of the problems I have heard of other schools. Our professors are awesome, I can not explain them any other way, they truly want us to suceed and are always answering questions and clarifying things. It is definitley intense, which we are about to feel full swing as our testing has started up. But it is definitley doable if you really put yourself into it. I am from Maryland and I really like Worcester so far, now I am from the country and now am in the city so I think there is a ton to do here. I am not sure compared to other city environments. There are tons of restaurants, bars, shopping centers etc...(not that you will have a lot of time to utilize these establishments lol) But I am living in a 2 bedroom apartment about a mile from the school, in a nice area, and it is $1100 a month plus utilities. There is definitley a higher cost of living here, but you will get what you pay for. If you don't mind living in the city and having roommates you can find something a lot cheaper. Well, I hope this helped, if you have any specific questions just send me a message! Good luck!!!
 
Hi guys,
I hope you all enjoy your new experience at MCPHS-Worcester. I got my invitation letter for interview yesterday and wondering what type of essay and questions the admin may ask. This is my first interview and I am so nervous. I appreciate your help and wish you guys have a great thanksgiving. Thanks
 
Hi 06pharm,

I had my interview there last week and got my acceptance letter after 4 days! People there were super nice, especially the professor that interview me. The interview was very laid back and more of a conversational type of thing. About the essay don't worry about it very general topics, something u might do in your introductory english class. I believe they just look to see whether you can construct proper sentences, have proper gram. and things like that. I am sure you will be fine, just relax, go into the interveiw feedbacks here on this site for MCPHS, and prepare those questions well (that's what I did). Good luck!



Anyone entering Fall 2007?
 
Hi 06pharm,

I had my interview there last week and got my acceptance letter after 4 days! People there were super nice, especially the professor that interview me. The interview was very laid back and more of a conversational type of thing. About the essay don't worry about it very general topics, something u might do in your introductory english class. I believe they just look to see whether you can construct proper sentences, have proper gram. and things like that. I am sure you will be fine, just relax, go into the interveiw feedbacks here on this site for MCPHS, and prepare those questions well (that's what I did). Good luck!



Anyone entering Fall 2007?

Congratulations on your acceptance!! MCP Worcester a great school to be a part of 🙂

06 Pharm, do not worry about the essay, it is very general. Just be yourself and you will be fine for the interview. Good luck!!!
 
Hi 06pharm,

I had my interview there last week and got my acceptance letter after 4 days! People there were super nice, especially the professor that interview me. The interview was very laid back and more of a conversational type of thing. About the essay don't worry about it very general topics, something u might do in your introductory english class. I believe they just look to see whether you can construct proper sentences, have proper gram. and things like that. I am sure you will be fine, just relax, go into the interview feedbacks here on this site for MCPHS, and prepare those questions well (that's what I did). Good luck!



Anyone entering Fall 2007?

Congratulations on your acceptance!! if you don't mind me asking, when did you send in your application? i got a letter confirming that it was complete on 11/3/06.. i'm wondering when i'll get a letter 😛.... just out of curiosity, what outfit did you wear? top-bottom matching suit or something else? was everyone looking about the same? i just want to have a feel of the atmosphere......
by the way, are you from massachusetts? i'm debating whether or not i should sell my car if i'm going to mcp worcester..... since i won't have time to go out anyways... i'll metamorphosize into a bookworm
 
I submitted my app mid September. As far as what I wore just a plain black suit with one of those dress up shirts underneath. And another girl that was interviewing she had pretty much the same thing, I believe as long as you look little professional you will be okay. Answering your third question I am not from MA, far from it like NC, and I probably will not be taking a car either, because its going to be expensive, driving there much different than NC, and like you said we won't have much time to go out. I just need to figure out how I am going to pay for tution lol, thats my worry now.
Well, I hope this helped, good luck with everything.
 
Hey guys, congrats on the acceptance and interviews and such. I'm a P1 here at Worcester and just to give you a heads up- If you come here you may/will want your car. I live in an apartment with 5 roommates on campus. At the beginning of the year I was the only one with a car, however with service learning off campus first semester and the shadowing rotations in the spring, all of my roommates have either brought up their cars or will be doing so for the spring. The school is pretty big so they sometimes send you to rotation sites a decent bit from campus and as they will tell you 50 times, transportation is on you. So, if you don't bring your car, don't sell it because you may want it later!
Well good luck with the application process and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Astevens
 
Finally, I get accepted this week and was overjoyed with tears.....
 
hi i am called for interview at worcester.......can u please throw some light how i should present myself there.......wat questions they ask?? is there any essay writing?? how many seats are filled??? please, answer all these.....i am very nervous........i m doing bs in biomedical engineering right now in which i will graduate this fall 2007........seems like many ppl already got the admission...i m being scheduled for january 25th...do u think late interview might hamper my chances to get into school???my stats are 3.75 gpa overall and science gpa is 3.85.......but i dont have much experience working as pharm tech......so will that hamper too?? and also my eng is not that good.....i mean very bad with vocabulary....ppl in here seem very helpful and supernice....please help me too...i really want to get into this school.....thks in advance
reni
 
I honestly think that there will be negative feedback for all schools. Just because a couple of people that did not do well decide that a school is no good, it is not necessarily true. I have no complaints with MCP-Worcester, I am a P1 so I have not had therapeutics yet so I cannot comment on the teaching styles in that class. Be careful where you get your info from also, because I hear a lot of bad comments coming out about the Boston campus and this is different. The one complaint was about 10 week semesters, but we have 14 week semesters plus exams. The teachers that I have experienced so far have been out of this world, they want to help you learn and understand the material above all else. It is in a major city, so of course parking isn't ideal, I didn't expect it to be. I do not have any complaints or problems yet, make a wise decision and look at all sides of the story! Good luck!!
 
Anyone here coming to MCP-Worcester this Fall-07?
 
Anyone here coming to MCP-Worcester this Fall-07?

I'll be there...we should start a separate thread for MCP-Worcester c/o 2010. It's a good way to get to know each other a little better seeing as how we'll be spending a good amount of time together come Fall.
 
I'll be there...we should start a separate thread for MCP-Worcester c/o 2010. It's a good way to get to know each other a little better seeing as how we'll be spending a good amount of time together come Fall.

Hey All,

I'll be there as well! See you all at orientation! Let's here it for MCPHS Class of 2010!
 
Help PLZ!
i'm so confused and would like somebody to clarify for me what r the problems that mcphs boston' students encounter. cuz i read too many reviews on other websites and would like to read ur take on it. I got the invitation letter already but after what i read, i don't know if i should resume in the admission process??????
thanx
 
Hello newcomers,

If you have any questions or concerns - please contact us. We have books, study guides, and hints to succeed at MCPHS-worcester. The school is difficult but with the right resources, support, and help you can graduate in three years.

Academically the school is very tough, but utilizing the resources (books,teachers, and faculty) - it can increase your success at school. We have put our books on sale on AMAZON.COM under JVsuccess. The older versions are the same as the newer versions, and with $50,000 in student loans per year - every dollar counts.

Be frugal with your money and don't get caught up in the hoop-la and the misinformation graduating students at the school provide you. If you have any questions - please contact us.

I know three years ago, SDN was my safeguard and helped put me at ease before making the big transition to pharmacy school. If you have any questions please message me. 🙂
 
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