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Mercer COP C/O 2018 (Fall 2014 Matriculation)
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Just got a call... YEEESSS!!!! I thought I fail. I was so disappointed... Will have best Thanksgiving ever
Congrats to everyone who has already gotten in! I was just wondering, what is your GPA and how'd you do on the PCAT? Also, how many extracurricular activities do you guys have? I have a 3.2-3.3 GPA and I made a 50 on the PCAT the first time I took it. I'm taking it again tomorrow and plan on doing a lot better since I didn't know what to expect the first time and I'm a lot more prepared. Any information regarding anything is helpful! 🙂
Biochemistry major with 3.5gpa, 91Pcat, not heavy on extracurricular I kind of just joined clubs but didnt really do anything for them, just as a member, couple of shadowing, and LOTS of work experience, was a certified pharm tech while in undergrad for a couple of years - so thats what I had to work with
I only took the pcat once and made a 70, and i had a 3.3 gpa. The only pharmacy experience i had was volunteering at a pharmacy for about 6 months. I didn't participate in any extracurricular activities in undergrad. The only other thing i had outside of school was a job completely unrelated to pharmacy and healthcare in general. I think it is definitely important to have some experience in pharmacy, but you don't necessarily need to become a pharm tech. I think what helped me was being able to state skills and traits i developed in my job and explain how those in turn would help me become a good pharmacist.
does mercer have rolling admission?because i am thinking about sending in my supp application
yes, mercer has rolling admissions until they have accepted 150 people
Haha well... I just submitted my supp application.... I hope i will make the last cut
Is there a facebook group made for those accepted ?!
yeah, its in your acceptance attachment, on the very top
Oh I see. I definitely skipped right over it. Thanks!
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I received an interview invitation yesterday!! 😀 Does anyone know what to expect? All I know if I have to be there at 9 and it's a three hour long interview. Or that's what the email said at least. Will they take you around the campus and meet with students? Congrats again to everyone who got in or an interview! I forgot to mention that my interview is on February 28th! So close, I'm freaking out!
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I got interview invited, for march 24. I have question about requisite that I will not have bio 2 lab by summer because my school and location community colleges don't offer it during summer. However, I have everything else, and also have bio 2 and 3 (lecture only). I also have other upper biochem lab and ton of upper division chemistry lab at my university. Do you think they will waived or should I just decline the interview's invitation. Mercer is one of my top picks, and I really want to go there 🙁
everyone must have all the pre-requisite requirements that are listed on their website. I doubt they will waive anything because that is rather unfair toward other students, and those pre-req courses are meant to prepare you for P1. I was missing one class so before applying, I made sure I signed up to fill those missing classes so I can take them on time. I suggest you give them a call and discuss your situation, maybe you can relocate to ATL for the summer and take the classes you are missing at a community college
I got the call that I was accepted this past Wednesday. How long did it take for you all to receive your acceptance package?
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There is no package, just an acceptance email that she told you about in the call
I turned mine in Feb 28th. I know that's terrible but you're several days ahead of me. lol
I had my interview on the 28th and they said they were meeting on Tuesday, so today. I hope I get the call/email that I got accepted! 😕 Also, for anyone that gets an interview, if your faculty/staff member is Dr. Grimsley, be prepared to answer personal questions. At least, that's what I was asked and it threw me off guard a little. I think it's just because she is new and she was trying to make me feel more relaxed. Just received my acceptance call! 😀
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How long has it been since you submitted the supplemental app? @MrsCway
I submitted the Supplemental app on 02.28.14. PharmCAS was submitted on the deadline March 3rd!
I submitted my materials at the same exact time! I'm just waiting on an interview invite!!!
Good luck on your interview!!!Does Mercer notify you if you're not getting an interview?
I submitted my materials at the same exact time! I'm just waiting on an interview invite!!!
Thanks & Good luck to you too-hope you hear something soon! If not by the end of week, try calling admissions.
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Hmmm, I'm not sure. You could maybe call admissions to ask-you never know; my last name starts with a C - maybe they're going in alphabetical order? Hope you hear something soon.
Thanks & good luck on your interview!
Hi all, I just got back from the interview. I'd say I did pretty well. The faculty and student were very nice. The interview included an introduction about Mercer and the program. And then a campus tour for 30 mins with a group of 3 or 4. Then one interview with a faculty, one with a P3 or P4 student, and last is a group discussion of 5 students with 2 faculty and 4 P1 students. They just asked general questions and want to know more about your personality. That's all. Relax and be yourself.
Good luck to all of you who has interview coming.
Good luck to all of you who has interview coming.
Have you received an interview invite yet? I turned in my supplemental on the same date.
No I haven't!! :-( I'm wondering if I should call or wait some more!
Yea I'm wondering the same thing! Stressful!!!
When did you apply?
Supplemental was submitted on Feb. 28 and PharmCAS was received on Mar. 3. I got an email stating that my application was complete and under review from admissions on Mar. 11. What about you???
Same. Application received March 3rd. Keeping my fingers crossed now.
Congrats and good luck! Just relax, be professional but friendly, and speak up during the group discussion. 😉 The staff and students seem to be really nice. 🙂
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Just got my invite a couple of days ago for the April 14th 1pm interview as well! I'll be there, hopefully not to nervous for these interviews!
I thought I had been passed over. Got an interview invite for early may. Im out of state and it would be a long trip. Should I take this interview offer seriously and spend a thousand+ dollars on travel? Im sitting on an acceptance at hawaii but id prefer mercer. 2.9 gpa but 4 years pharmacy experience and an 82nd percentile pcat. Opinions?
This late in the game, if you are not 100% committed to it, i wouldnt suggest it. In May, the top of the crop has already been chosen and they just getting potential people off the wait list. PCat and experience are wonderful, gpa is suffering a little. Once again, if you are iffy about it, dont waste your time
Go to the interview you have nothing to loose. Mercer is a great school. Several people at my interview flew from California.
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