NSU COP Average PCAT score...

[DoctorRx1986]

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I'd like to know what is the average PCAT score range of an accepted student at NSU COP. I scored a 73 composite after taking it once and have a 3.93 gpa. Thanks.

 

[BlueHens66]

NSU does not release that data. There is no minimum requirement either. Your 73 PCAT is fine, I talked with some people who received interview invites with PCAT scores lower than yours. My PCAT score is a little higher but my GPA is lower than yours. I already had an interview.

Your GPA and PCAT are fine, but keep in mind that these are not the only aspects considered. NSU wants sound evidence of professionalism and interest in pharmacy (ie. great LORs, pharmacy experience, ECs, etc...) Hang in there, I am sure that you will hear from them soon.

 

[DoctorRx1986]

NSU does not release that data. There is no minimum requirement either. Your 73 PCAT is fine, I talked with some people who received interview invites with PCAT scores lower than yours. My PCAT score is a little higher but my GPA is lower than yours. I already had an interview.

Your GPA and PCAT are fine, but keep in mind that these are not the only aspects considered. NSU wants sound evidence of professionalism and interest in pharmacy (ie. great LORs, pharmacy experience, ECs, etc...) Hang in there, I am sure that you will hear from them soon.

Yep, i definitely hope so, especially after the interviewing process was somewhat mediocre in my experience even after i prepared. Guess we'll see in early March when i get either a thin envelope or a big certified package. 😛

 

[LoKoTe]

Let's all pray for that big certified package!

 

[aniline]

Hello guys, I am waiting for the big nova package, I had an interview a month ago, but I have not received anything yet, "I am waiting". Did any body had an interview at NSU around the same time and have not received anything yet?

 

[Pharmpills]

why is it only ppl with high gpa and failrly low pcat getting the interview while the ppl with super high pcat but lower 3.0's not getting any? uh

 

[aniline]

Pharmpills, why are you saying that?

 

[Pharmpills]

Pharmpills, why are you saying that?

bc im one of them 😡

 

[Achilleus]

i've talked to some admissions ppl down here in texas about that and what they say is that the PCAT is one day... your GPA is 3 or 4 years. Granted, the PCAT does test retention but one has to consider a multitude of different factors (i.e. bad day/week; bubbling in wrong circles; etc). But with your GPA, its hard to make those same excuses. So I guess for them, its about what you can do in the classroom rather than on a single test (long run vs. short run). That's what ppl have told me

 

[BlueHens66]

why is it only ppl with high gpa and failrly low pcat getting the interview while the ppl with super high pcat but lower 3.0's not getting any? uh

Pcat scores in the 70-80 range are not "fairly low". These scores make up the competitive range for most schools.

GPA and PCAT scores are not the be all, end all (especially for Nova). I was told that Nova looks more for professionalism and desire to become a pharmacist. They place heavy weighting on pharmacy experience, LORs, work experience, ECs, and professional ECs.

 

[LoKoTe]

Pcat scores in the 70-80 range are not "fairly low". These scores make up the competitive range for most schools.

GPA and PCAT scores are not the be all, end all (especially for Nova). I was told that Nova looks more for professionalism and desire to become a pharmacist. They place heavy weighting on pharmacy experience, LORs, work experience, ECs, and professional ECs.

This is true. Most of my questions were related to my work experience, my opinions of the pharmacists I've worked with, and why specifically made choose pharmacy.

 

[Pharmpills]

Pcat scores in the 70-80 range are not "fairly low". These scores make up the competitive range for most schools.

GPA and PCAT scores are not the be all, end all (especially for Nova). I was told that Nova looks more for professionalism and desire to become a pharmacist. They place heavy weighting on pharmacy experience, LORs, work experience, ECs, and professional ECs.

well i have 3 years as a certified tech, alot of ec, great letters of reccomendation, degree soon, pcat in 90's, aton of A's and few B's and 1 C in pre-req but low range gpa bc of other non pre-req classes and i still didnt get an interview. although i was told alot of school wait for fall grades where mine was sent in only a few weeks ago.

 

[LoKoTe]

well i have 3 years as a certified tech, alot of ec, great letters of reccomendation, degree soon, pcat in 90's, aton of A's and few B's and 1 C in pre-req but low range gpa bc of other non pre-req classes and i still didnt get an interview. although i was told alot of school wait for fall grades where mine was sent in only a few weeks ago.

Are you US citizen, permanent resident or international student?

 

[minzi]

Are you US citizen, permanent resident or international student?
Do you know if this citizenship status would affect the decision of the school?
Thank you!

 

[noreaction]

NSU wants sound evidence of professionalism and interest in pharmacy (ie. great LORs, pharmacy experience, ECs, etc...)

Pardon my asking, but what are EC's?

 

[owlegrad]

Pardon my asking, but what are EC's?

Where did the post you are quoting come from?

EC = extracurricular

 

[xtsukiyox]

Where did the post you are quoting come from?

More like when: February 2008. 😛

 

[owlegrad]

More like when: February 2008. 😛

I cannot see where the post is that is being quoted. 😕

 

[BadgerPharm]

I cannot see where the post is that is being quoted. 😕

I found it in the second paragraph of post #2, but it wasn't minzi that originally posted it

 

[owlegrad]

I found it in the second paragraph of post #2, but it wasn't minzi that originally posted it

Good catch, although I find that crazy odd.

 

[xtsukiyox]

I found it in the second paragraph of post #2, but it wasn't minzi that originally posted it

And this is why you'll make a good pharmacist. I didn't even notice minzi didn't post it.

 

[civicth]

I heard average PCAT score for last year at Nova is 54 for those who wanted to know

 

[nyc76]

I heard average PCAT score for last year at Nova is 54 for those who wanted to know

That makes me feel a little better. I just started doing Collins practice sections and so far I have bombed the math part. Chem is tonight. Still have a month and a half to prepare but yikes!

 

[civicth]

That makes me feel a little better. I just started doing Collins practice sections and so far I have bombed the math part. Chem is tonight. Still have a month and a half to prepare but yikes!

I just took PCAT last week if you have Dr Collin package make sure you look at every questions I found some questions are exactly the same even answer choices (Especially Biology and Verbal)

 

[nyc76]

I just took PCAT last week if you have Dr Collin package make sure you look at every questions I found some questions are exactly the same even answer choices (Especially Biology and Verbal)

Oh that's awesome. I took verbal and reading practice sections and did extremely well in both. Just have to work on building my stamina for those sections cuz I found myself getting tired. Biology I did ok but should be able to improve to a good level there. My main focus has to be math and chem. If I get respectable scores in those two my verbal/reading and bio could boost my overall composite. Hopefully!