PCAT over GPA?

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Applepicker69

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Anybody know of any schools that put more emphasis on PCAT scores than GPA? I received a 88 on my PCAT, but my GPA is a measly 3.34. I would love any help you guys could give me.
 
Applepicker69 said:
Anybody know of any schools that put more emphasis on PCAT scores than GPA? I received a 88 on my PCAT, but my GPA is a measly 3.34. I would love any help you guys could give me.
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your stats are actually good to excellent according to the avg stats of accepted students that I have seen these days... admission stats for pharm schools have been going down due to pharm schools keep popping up like crazy...

do not worry. Just apply broadly and you might even make it to your dream school...

check this,

Pharm.D - Badger said:
Generally, a bare minimum score is at least a 50%, but even with that score your probably going to want to apply to lower tier schools to have a chance. On average, a decent score to shoot for is at least a 70% composite. I mean, if you do apply with this PCAT score, you definitely want to make sure other parts of your application are absolutely stellar. Like a 3.8 GPA or higher for example, like TONS of volunteer experiences, TONS of leadership experiences, experience as a Tech, and are able to explain your PCAT scores thoroughly within the admission essays or personal statement. Also, lets say that you got a 20% on your first PCAT, and this time you got the 43%, that will look good for Admission Committees, but again, with this score, you want the rest of your application to be absolutely stellar. Schools have reported ranges between 25% and 99%. I guarantee the guy with the 25% had a stellar rest of his application and a very good reason to why he got that score, in addition to proving he can handle the rigor of Pharmacy School.

I got a 70 percentile on the PCAT. I got a 98% in Chem, 85% in Math, 80% in Bio, Verbal 33%, 4% in RC, and a 4 on the writing. I got into the #3 Pharmacy School in the country, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities!
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