Congrats! I know you are excited. I have an interview this Wednesday. Would you mind sharing your GPA, PCAT? How did the interview feel for you? Was the essay topic difficult?I also interviewed march 25th. I called Aisha last Tuesday because I hadn't received anything yet and she told me I was accepted over the phone. I still haven't received anything yet so I think it just takes longer to get to California.
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PCOM - Suwanee, Georgia Application Thread
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I just received the envelope in the mail today and I'm sending my deposit first thing tomorrow. I'm excited and look forward to joining the rest of you in August!
Congrats! I know you are excited. I have an interview this Wednesday. Would you mind sharing your GPA, PCAT? How did the interview feel for you? Was the essay topic difficult?
Unfortunately there are some unprofessional members following and posting on this thread so I'd rather not disclose my statistics.
The interview is set-up so that you feel comfortable. It starts with lunch and a tour then, depending on your scheduled interview time, is followed by either the essay or the interview. I felt that the faculty, staff and students were all very welcoming and helpful. They'll answer all your questions and make you feel right at home. The interview itself went by quickly and only consisted of about 4 or 5 questions, all pretty general.
My essay topic was about government regulations on foods in response to obesity. I'm pretty sure all the adcom wants to see is that you can formulate and communicate ideas in an organized manner. You probably do not need an extensive knowledge of the essay topic.
Thank you! That was helpful and encouraging information. Tomorrow is the big day. I will let everyone know how it goes.Unfortunately there are some unprofessional members following and posting on this thread so I'd rather not disclose my statistics.
The interview is set-up so that you feel comfortable. It starts with lunch and a tour then, depending on your scheduled interview time, is followed by either the essay or the interview. I felt that the faculty, staff and students were all very welcoming and helpful. They'll answer all your questions and make you feel right at home. The interview itself went by quickly and only consisted of about 4 or 5 questions, all pretty general.
My essay topic was about government regulations on foods in response to obesity. I'm pretty sure all the adcom wants to see is that you can formulate and communicate ideas in an organized manner. You probably do not need an extensive knowledge of the essay topic.
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plz let me knw IS STILL ther is any seats left.>>>>>>>>??????I m waiting for the reply but they said tht my application is not completed......I sent my pcat score n they r saying tht they havnt got???????
I M APPLYING FOR PHARMD PROGRAM..........
CAn some1 tell me where to sent my pcat score..... 🙁
I M APPLYING FOR PHARMD PROGRAM..........
CAn some1 tell me where to sent my pcat score..... 🙁
I feel like the interview went well. Yes, there are definitely still seats available. Just go to the Pearson Pcat website and request a transcript be sent to PCAT code 095. It will cost you 20 dollars. Then call Aisha in about a week.Make sure everything else is complete like LOR's.plz let me knw IS STILL ther is any seats left.>>>>>>>>??????I m waiting for the reply but they said tht my application is not completed......I sent my pcat score n they r saying tht they havnt got???????
I M APPLYING FOR PHARMD PROGRAM..........
CAn some1 tell me where to sent my pcat score..... 🙁
A guy who was interviewing with me told me. He said his wife had already been accepted to the program and she told him. No, I did not ask. Also, on their website it says still accepting applications. That was not on there before Pharmcas closed so I assume they still need people.MissionPharmD, just out of curiosity did you ask them if seats were avalable, or are you just assuming?
I would predict that several students who are getting accepted are taking offers from other schools. Mercer told me they accept over 280 students and only 145 end up going to the school. If Mercer has that many turning down the offers, I would assume PCOM does as well. That is about 50% of the students turning down the offer at Mercer.
Did you initially have it sent when you took the test? I did and PCOM hadn't received it. I told Pearson and they just resent it...call them and tell them what happened. You may not have to pay to get it resent where it was supposed to go.
plz let me knw IS STILL ther is any seats left.>>>>>>>>??????I m waiting for the reply but they said tht my application is not completed......I sent my pcat score n they r saying tht they havnt got???????
I M APPLYING FOR PHARMD PROGRAM..........
CAn some1 tell me where to sent my pcat score..... 🙁
When did you interview?Just to give you an idea, when I interviewed, Aisha told us that over 1000+ people applied. And I'm sure there's more apps coming in. So yeah.
When did you interview?
March 25th, accepted a week later
Edit: iono why i said 25, i meant 31st lol
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Congrats! How many were there that day? There were fourteen interviewing with us yesterday. One guy wore jeans and a tee shirt. I think they may have sent him home. I did not see him after lunch.March 25th, accepted a week later
Were you notified by phone, email, or postal?
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Congrats! How many were there that day? There were fourteen interviewing with us yesterday. One guy wore jeans and a tee shirt. I think they may have sent him home. I did not see him after lunch.
Were you notified by phone, email, or postal?
10 for mine. i found out by postal mail.
Congrats! How many were there that day? There were fourteen interviewing with us yesterday. One guy wore jeans and a tee shirt. I think they may have sent him home. I did not see him after lunch.
Were you notified by phone, email, or postal?
hmm that's funny..we had a guy in jeans as well but he def interviewed. I couldn't imagine wearing jeans to a pharmacy school interview. But my acceptance letter was written on 4/8/2010 (interviewed the 31st) and it was through the mail!
Good luck!
That is funny.hmm that's funny..we had a guy in jeans as well but he def interviewed. I couldn't imagine wearing jeans to a pharmacy school interview. But my acceptance letter was written on 4/8/2010 (interviewed the 31st) and it was through the mail!
Good luck!
I am happy for you! I am certain it must feel good to have already been accepted. Until then, I will wait patiently and make a "mad dash" for the mailbox each day. By the way, how much is the deposit they request?
10 for mine. i found out by postal mail.
I sent every thing then also they r saying tht they havent got?????I emailed alisa also but she is not replying.,.........I called them---one representative said 2 LOR n Pcat is remaining and 2nd prepresantative said only pcat........now I again sent pcat but dont knw wht to do.//////////already I m reading this forum n assuming tht many of them got acceptance n my appication is not completed for no reason......I sent everything on 13 march..........plzzzzzzzzz help me......
Did you initially have it sent when you took the test? I did and PCOM hadn't received it. I told Pearson and they just resent it...call them and tell them what happened. You may not have to pay to get it resent where it was supposed to go.
I sent again my transcript, pcat n everything,......coz everytime i called n different person pick up the call n say this is remaining n this is not........really stressed out........but now wht???? is any seats is left??????
Just to give you an idea, when I interviewed, Aisha told us that over 1000+ people applied. And I'm sure there's more apps coming in. So yeah.
they r taking interview on May?
Did you initially have it sent when you took the test? I did and PCOM hadn't received it. I told Pearson and they just resent it...call them and tell them what happened. You may not have to pay to get it resent where it was supposed to go.
thxs for relying me.....
I feel like the interview went well. Yes, there are definitely still seats available. Just go to the Pearson Pcat website and request a transcript be sent to PCAT code 095. It will cost you 20 dollars. Then call Aisha in about a week.Make sure everything else is complete like LOR's.
thxs for replying........
Congrats! How many were there that day? There were fourteen interviewing with us yesterday. One guy wore jeans and a tee shirt. I think they may have sent him home. I did not see him after lunch.
Were you notified by phone, email, or postal?
LOL.... I was there on Wednesday too. I think that guy was tagging along with a girl who actually was invited. The interview was relaxed and the essay was easy to me. For those who interviewed on 4/14 when do you think we will hear something?
LOL.... I was there on Wednesday too. I think that guy was tagging along with a girl who actually was invited. The interview was relaxed and the essay was easy to me.
For those who interviewed on 4/14 when do you think we will hear something?
hey u knw how many interviews r remaining?????
hey u knw how many interviews r remaining?????
Not sure, but most schools I know will be finished up interviews in May. PCOM will be probably be no different
hey u knw how many interviews r remaining?????
I called in and asked when the last interviews would be and they said that it could be as late as August because they might not fill up.
when do classes begin does anybody know??? Is it hard to find housing there?
august 16
I got my acceptance letter in the mail for PCOM Georgia this past tuesday. I am 90% sure that I will be going to school there. I'm excited! 🙂 Congrats to everyone else that got in.
~Danielle
~Danielle
When did you interview?I got my acceptance letter in the mail for PCOM Georgia this past tuesday. I am 90% sure that I will be going to school there. I'm excited! 🙂 Congrats to everyone else that got in.
~Danielle
PCOM just updated their website. They say they're accepting applications through June.I sent every thing then also they r saying tht they havent got?????I emailed alisa also but she is not replying.,.........I called them---one representative said 2 LOR n Pcat is remaining and 2nd prepresantative said only pcat........now I again sent pcat but dont knw wht to do.//////////already I m reading this forum n assuming tht many of them got acceptance n my appication is not completed for no reason......I sent everything on 13 march..........plzzzzzzzzz help me......
Good luck! http://www.pcom.edu/academic_programs/aca_pharmd/message_from_the_dean_a.html
Aisha told my group that we should know something within the next thirty days. I am hoping to hear something next week. 😕 I really liked the school and the faculty. If I get accepted I will definitely be attending.LOL.... I was there on Wednesday too. I think that guy was tagging along with a girl who actually was invited. The interview was relaxed and the essay was easy to me.
For those who interviewed on 4/14 when do you think we will hear something?
Aisha told my group that we should know something within the next thirty days. I am hoping to hear something next week. 😕 I really liked the school and the faculty. If I get accepted I will definitely be attending.LOL.... I was there on Wednesday too. I think that guy was tagging along with a girl who actually was invited. The interview was relaxed and the essay was easy to me.
For those who interviewed on 4/14 when do you think we will hear something?
It's not hard I guess.when do classes begin does anybody know??? Is it hard to find housing there?
Aisha told my group that we should know something within the next thirty days. I am hoping to hear something next week. 😕 I really liked the school and the faculty. If I get accepted I will definitely be attending.
30 days???? Yea right, I am hoping to find out soon because I need to make a decision
Hey everyone,
I just received this email from Aisha regarding the PharmD program. I thought some of you might find it helpful.
Good luck to all of you!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Hello DO and Biomedical Science Students,
PCOM School of Pharmacy - Georgia Campus is still accepting applications for August 2010 Inaugural Class! We are also accepting the June PCAT so your family members/collegues/friends that have recently heard of us still have time to apply. To receive an application please direct them to our website; www.pcom.edu.
Why should one consider the new doctor of pharmacy program at PCOM's campus in Suwanee, Georgia (30 miles north of Downtown Atlanta)? In a word, opportunity. PCOM has been providing excellence in medical education for more that a century. This program will continue that tradition. So if a career in pharmacy is in their future, help them to become a part of history.
We are also hosting an Open House on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 6-8pm. Below see the flyer attached. This is an awesome opportunity to meet the Dean and faculty to discuss our program. To RSVP please email [email protected]. I ask that you email this PDF to anyone you believe may be interested. For additional questions please contact me at the information listed below.
Sincerely,
Aisha DeBerry
Admissions Coordinator/Recruiter
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
School of Pharmacy-Georgia Campus
625 Old Peachtree Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
678-225-7500 main
678-225-7511 direct
I just received this email from Aisha regarding the PharmD program. I thought some of you might find it helpful.
Good luck to all of you!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Hello DO and Biomedical Science Students,
PCOM School of Pharmacy - Georgia Campus is still accepting applications for August 2010 Inaugural Class! We are also accepting the June PCAT so your family members/collegues/friends that have recently heard of us still have time to apply. To receive an application please direct them to our website; www.pcom.edu.
Why should one consider the new doctor of pharmacy program at PCOM's campus in Suwanee, Georgia (30 miles north of Downtown Atlanta)? In a word, opportunity. PCOM has been providing excellence in medical education for more that a century. This program will continue that tradition. So if a career in pharmacy is in their future, help them to become a part of history.
We are also hosting an Open House on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 6-8pm. Below see the flyer attached. This is an awesome opportunity to meet the Dean and faculty to discuss our program. To RSVP please email [email protected]. I ask that you email this PDF to anyone you believe may be interested. For additional questions please contact me at the information listed below.
Sincerely,
Aisha DeBerry
Admissions Coordinator/Recruiter
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
School of Pharmacy-Georgia Campus
625 Old Peachtree Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
678-225-7500 main
678-225-7511 direct
When did you interview?
I interviewed Thursday march 1st and I got my acceptance letter April 13th in the mail.
PCOM just updated their website. They say they're accepting applications through June.Good luck!
http://www.pcom.edu/academic_programs/aca_pharmd/message_from_the_dean_a.html
hey thanks for the reply🙂......Today I mail my transcript again n also ordered my pcat again....well no use to ask them again to search for my documents.....better to send again,........but dont knw why alisha is not replying me......I saw somebody's post here mentioning alisa's reply.......why she is not replying me.......god knws whts wrong...
hey thanks for the reply🙂......Today I mail my transcript again n also ordered my pcat again....well no use to ask them again to search for my documents.....better to send again,........but dont knw why alisha is not replying me......I saw somebody's post here mentioning alisa's reply.......why she is not replying me.......god knws whts wrong...
maybe addressing her by the correct name would help. it's Aisha, not Alisha or alisa.
I am sure she is very busy right now. She was going non-stop the day of the interview. I would just be patient with her.hey thanks for the reply🙂......Today I mail my transcript again n also ordered my pcat again....well no use to ask them again to search for my documents.....better to send again,........but dont knw why alisha is not replying me......I saw somebody's post here mentioning alisa's reply.......why she is not replying me.......god knws whts wrong...
You might try emailing admissions, just to let them know what is going on. Then wait to hear something back.
Good LuckI am sure she is very busy right now. She was going non-stop the day of the interview. I would just be patient with her.You might try emailing admissions, just to let them know what is going on. Then wait to hear something back.
Good Luck
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Call them! Her voicemail says she will respond within 48 hrs but keep in mind They're extremely busy so if It's a little over 48 hrs don't panic
Call them! Her voicemail says she will respond within 48 hrs but keep in mind They're extremely busy so if It's a little over 48 hrs don't panic
Thanks solot for the advice....
I sent every thing then also they r saying tht they havent got?????I emailed alisa also but she is not replying.,.........I called them---one representative said 2 LOR n Pcat is remaining and 2nd prepresantative said only pcat........now I again sent pcat but dont knw wht to do.//////////already I m reading this forum n assuming tht many of them got acceptance n my appication is not completed for no reason......I sent everything on 13 march..........plzzzzzzzzz help me......
They are not very organized at all! I was interviewed and accepted in March, but I got another email in April that I have been invited for interview (exact same email as the first one). So... they don't even know who has been accepted or not. I would just keep calling... sending all those transcripts and pcats cost money. Good luck!
Would one be able to get FAFSA when attending this school or is it all out of pocket expenses?
Would one be able to get FAFSA when attending this school or is it all out of pocket expenses?
i hope we can get fafsa. I filled one out on 4/14.
when i was interviewing, the rest of the masters and D.O. students were filling out fafsas in the cafeteria.
also, has anyone looked into housing yet? is anybody trying to rent from one of the apartment communities suggested on the school website?
http://www.pcom.edu/General_Information/georgia/Georgia_Housing/Housing.html
http://www.pcom.edu/General_Information/georgia/Georgia_Housing/Housing.html
also, has anyone looked into housing yet? is anybody trying to rent from one of the apartment communities suggested on the school website?
http://www.pcom.edu/General_Information/georgia/Georgia_Housing/Housing.html
If any of you are currently in Atlanta, check out ProMove. I went there a few weeks ago and it was super helpful. I just told them where I wanted to live, price range, and amenities, and they gave me a ton of apartment complexes that fit the criteria.
Hello!
ANy ones knowswhen is the best time to contact Aisha? thanks
Well I have emailed her a couple times (cause she asked me to when I talked to her on the phone) and the only thing she did respond back to was the thing I sent more recently and she sent it at 8pm tonight. I also called and left a message today so I really think it's luck of the draw. I'd call to be honest. 😕