OK all.... I have posted a few times before asking for advice and/or opinions and would like to further the conversation. My background and current situation is as follows:
29 year old BS in Biology, 1999, with 1 year genomics research experience, 1999 - 2000, and 6 months of clinical research. Currently working as a technology consultat, 2 years running, for Accenture. Graduated with a 3.11 overall GPA and transferred to PLU in Washington state from the College of Alameda with a 3.68 GPA: The lower GPA is due to filing for bankruptcy my first year at PLU, financial trouble and working lots of hours the remainder of the time, and my brother's death. I would say that my science and math GPA is about a 3.1 or 3.2 but I am in the process of taking biochem, microbiology, and a couple of business classes before applying for the fall of 2004. (I fully intend to receive A's) Oh yeah, I also have a summer research program at Cal State Hayward under my belt in 1995.
Now, considering that I attended junior college from 1995 to 1996 and received my BS some 4 years ago, how will this look to admissions counselors? Secondly, with a GPA this low, how will CA schools receive me: I was a CA resident but currently reside in Washington state? I will be applying to MCPHS - Worcester, 3 year program, in Boston, to Washington state university in Eastern Washington, University of Pittsburgh, and possibly to UOP. These are all schools that do not require the PCAT: no time to take the test due to work and other obligations.
Anyway, with pharm school getting so competitive, where do I fit in to the competitive equation? I appreciate any advice and thank you all in advance.
29 year old BS in Biology, 1999, with 1 year genomics research experience, 1999 - 2000, and 6 months of clinical research. Currently working as a technology consultat, 2 years running, for Accenture. Graduated with a 3.11 overall GPA and transferred to PLU in Washington state from the College of Alameda with a 3.68 GPA: The lower GPA is due to filing for bankruptcy my first year at PLU, financial trouble and working lots of hours the remainder of the time, and my brother's death. I would say that my science and math GPA is about a 3.1 or 3.2 but I am in the process of taking biochem, microbiology, and a couple of business classes before applying for the fall of 2004. (I fully intend to receive A's) Oh yeah, I also have a summer research program at Cal State Hayward under my belt in 1995.
Now, considering that I attended junior college from 1995 to 1996 and received my BS some 4 years ago, how will this look to admissions counselors? Secondly, with a GPA this low, how will CA schools receive me: I was a CA resident but currently reside in Washington state? I will be applying to MCPHS - Worcester, 3 year program, in Boston, to Washington state university in Eastern Washington, University of Pittsburgh, and possibly to UOP. These are all schools that do not require the PCAT: no time to take the test due to work and other obligations.
Anyway, with pharm school getting so competitive, where do I fit in to the competitive equation? I appreciate any advice and thank you all in advance.
