Pharmacy at LIU

[Neodynium]

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Hey guys, i'm currently doing pre-pharmacy at LIU. (I just finished my first semester there)
I just wanted to ask some questions regarding getting into pharmacy for LIU.
I know there are threads around this forum similar to this, but they seem a bit outdated and would like to request more up-to-date info on pharmacy at LIU.

Through arbitrary judgement, my expected GPA is more-likely to end up around 3.2 to 3.4 (Being a bit skeptical) by the time I start applying. (Not too sure on my PCAT for now).

Does anybody know what a good score would be in terms of GPA and PCAT to get into the professional phase for LIU?
Also, are there any heads up on whats there to come for pharmacy at LIU?

 

[PharmDCandidate2014]

If you are a pre-pharmacy student AT LIU with a ~3.3 GPA, I believe you are competitive. It's much harder for non-LIU (*edit) students trying to transfer into the professional years. I would aim for a 65%ile PCAT, as it is one of the more "established" schools left in the NY/NJ area. (Rutgers, LIU, Buffalo, St. John's are the more established schools in the area.) Just apply early (July) and you'll be fine.

A heads up on what's to come for pharmacy . . . that's a very interesting issue that deserves another thread. Do at least 100 hours of searching/reading on SDN, search for some articles and if you have any other pressing concerns, feel free to post another comment! Putting it MILDLY, and I believe a lot of people can agree with me here - we are looking at an uncertain future. This hurricane of uncertainty will slowly run through California, New York, Texas and Florida - then the other 46 states in no particular order. I'll leave it at that - but I'd suggest you focus on your grades in undergraduate and build a good CV if you decide pharmacy is no longer for you.

 

[Neodynium]

If you are a pre-pharmacy student AT LIU with a ~3.3 GPA, I believe you are competitive. It's much harder for students trying to transfer into the professional years. I would aim for a 65%ile PCAT, as it is one of the more "established" schools left in the NY/NJ area. (Rutgers, LIU, Buffalo, St. John's are the more established schools in the area.) Just apply early (July) and you'll be fine.

A heads up on what's to come for pharmacy . . . that's a very interesting issue that deserves another thread. Do at least 100 hours of searching/reading on SDN, search for some articles and if you have any other pressing concerns, feel free to post another comment! Putting it MILDLY, and I believe a lot of people can agree with me here - we are looking at an uncertain future. This hurricane of uncertainty will slowly run through California, New York, Texas and Florida - then the other 46 states in no particular order. I'll leave it at that - but I'd suggest you focus on your grades in undergraduate and build a good CV if you decide pharmacy is no longer for you.

Thanks for the heads up!
From merely surfing the SDN network, I've read about how pharmacy is going to be a total ****storm; especially for me since i'm from NY. I've always wondered why there was a pharmacy on every block of Brooklyn. I have no regrets in putting myself forth into pharmacy, but maybe I should have taken the easy way out in majoring in computer science as that field looks pretty bright right now.

I'm looking forward to putting some experience as a pharm tech. My break has just begun, I have 3 open days for my schedule next semester. Could anyone give me some advice on where and how I would come about getting a job as a pharm tech? (The CVS Pharm Tech app looks like a total mess and unreliable).

 

[PharmDCandidate2014]

Get certified as a pharmacy technician first. Don't get enrolled in a formal program; most of the items can be studied through internet resources. Once you get certified, give CVS' pharmacy department a call and let the PIC or manager your interests of working as a tech part-time during the break and school year.

As far as I know, CVS is pretty quick with hiring pharmacy technicians. The turnover rate is insane so you definitely don't have to wait a long time to start working. Staying employed on the other hand...a different story, lol. That's all I have to offer - if you want additional info from CVS, or even Wag's, Rite-Aid, independents - post another thread in the Pharmacy forum. Most of the pharmacists started as pharmacy techs and as current pharmacists, just supervise them on a daily basis on top of their other to-do tasks.

 

[Troll Master]

Here are all your answers. http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/427