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manutdmax

manutdmax

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okey i was planning to take the exam in january , but i am thinking to go for the october exam and if i did not do well..i will choose the NO SCORE OPTION..will this hurt me ..how this option works...what if i take it more than once..will it show on my transcripts..is it good idea to go and have a look at the exam in october?
 
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dude, you still have two months for oct test... just start preparing rite now because jan is your last chance for 08 admission.
 
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If you want to be considered for Fall 2008 admissions, then you shouldn't rely on your January exam if your August PCAT wasn't good enough. Most schools won't take the January 2008 for Fall 2008 admissions, so you are putting yourself at a disadvantage.

I would work diligently to prepare for the October PCAT and decide then if you want to take the no-score. You have until the time you leave the testing location before to make a decision.
 
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omnione said:
If you want to be considered for Fall 2008 admissions, then you shouldn't rely on your January exam if your August PCAT wasn't good enough. Most schools won't take the January 2008 for Fall 2008 admissions, so you are putting yourself at a disadvantage.

I would work diligently to prepare for the October PCAT and decide then if you want to take the no-score. You have until the time you leave the testing location before to make a decision.
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well i am not going to be in school of 08..i will apply for 09, how competitive to get into school, am doing now my masters but i am thinking to do the PCAT, if i got good score i will apply, i dont have all the pre reqs too, can you advise me more on my situation
 
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manutdmax said:
well i am not going to be in school of 08..i will apply for 09, how competitive to get into school, am doing now my masters but i am thinking to do the PCAT, if i got good score i will apply, i dont have all the pre reqs too, can you advise me more on my situation
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Oh....🙂

In that case, I would recommend taking it after you've taken all the PCAT-relevant courses. I would recommend taking the June one if you aren't planning to apply to Early Decision schools or the January one if you want to take a shot at ED. Either way, you don't want to rush yourself.
 
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omnione said:
Oh....🙂

In that case, I would recommend taking it after you've taken all the PCAT-relevant courses. I would recommend taking the June one if you aren't planning to apply to Early Decision schools or the January one if you want to take a shot at ED. Either way, you don't want to rush yourself.
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well i finished my bachelor in 2005 , now i just started my master last spring, i did not know it was this tough to be pharmacist here , i did not finish all the pre reqa courses, i may still miss four courses at max, i was thinking to do the january one with one course in this fall at my school , i started working as pharm tech last week at both walgreens and CVS, how you think my situation to be admitted, how i can give more boost to my application, ? thanks..by the way good win for arsenal this morning over city 1-0
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manutdmax said:
well i finished my bachelor in 2005 , now i just started my master last spring, i did not know it was this tough to be pharmacist here , i did not finish all the pre reqa courses, i may still miss four courses at max, i was thinking to do the january one with one course in this fall at my school , i started working as pharm tech last week at both walgreens and CVS, how you think my situation to be admitted, how i can give more boost to my application, ? thanks..by the way good win for arsenal this morning over city 1-0
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Do you need any certification to work as pharm tech? I plane to do so if I couldn't get in 2008 fall admission. Thanks.
 
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Twinsmom said:
Do you need any certification to work as pharm tech? I plane to do so if I couldn't get in 2008 fall admission. Thanks.
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i think it depends on the state you live in, i got certified working under registered pharmacist...ask the nearest walgreens
 
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manutdmax said:
well i finished my bachelor in 2005 , now i just started my master last spring, i did not know it was this tough to be pharmacist here , i did not finish all the pre reqa courses, i may still miss four courses at max, i was thinking to do the january one with one course in this fall at my school , i started working as pharm tech last week at both walgreens and CVS, how you think my situation to be admitted, how i can give more boost to my application, ? thanks..by the way good win for arsenal this morning over city 1-0
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Yes, I'm happy with the progress so far during the post-Henry era. Hopefully, Wenger will stay if there is a takeover (d**n Americans!🙂🙂)

Where are you from since I noticed that you said that "it was tough to be pharmacist here"?

Your pharm tech position will be a good boost if you stick with it and if you don't let it make your grades suffer. You work at both Walgreens and CVS? Wow......

As for PCAT preparation, you want those bare bones courses (Gen bio, cell bio, gen chem, organic chem, math up to calc I) along with some booster courses (anal. chem, calc II, a/p). You may be fine if those four courses only provide background information for the PCAT. Remember, the PCAT tests content more likely to be taught during the first two years of undergrad.
 
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omnione said:
Yes, I'm happy with the progress so far during the post-Henry era. Hopefully, Wenger will stay if there is a takeover (d**n Americans!🙂🙂)

Where are you from since I noticed that you said that "it was tough to be pharmacist here"?

Your pharm tech position will be a good boost if you stick with it and if you don't let it make your grades suffer. You work at both Walgreens and CVS? Wow......

As for PCAT preparation, you want those bare bones courses (Gen bio, cell bio, gen chem, organic chem, math up to calc I) along with some booster courses (anal. chem, calc II, a/p). You may be fine if those four courses only provide background information for the PCAT. Remember, the PCAT tests content more likely to be taught during the first two years of undergrad.
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yeah wenger should stay..am in love with english football..oh my god we are turning this into english football forum
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,,for my bachelor i have org chem 1, general chem 1, all biology, i am studying from kaplan book and am not putting pressure on my self for now , i want to memorize the kaplan and then practice practice,,i finished my degree overseas, yeah i work at both pharmacies cvs and walgreens do you think this will help working in both ?
 
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omnione said:
You'll have retail experience either way, so it's not a huge boost to your application. It can help you decide if you like retail or not, which you can attest to in your PS and/or interview.
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no no i meant will this help my application since am working in two pharmacy stores?
 
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you definitely want to take the important classes before the pcat. i remembered wayyyy more from class than studying...

i havent taken a/p or micro and its reallly hurting my bio section score 🙁
 
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