Please help! i need some advice.

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I Need some serious advice. I want to go to pharmacy school but my overall GPA is a 2.56. I just quit my job and i want to dedicate the next 2-3 years trying to raise my GPA and obtain entrance to a pharmacy program. I graduated from UC Davis and majored in biochemistry in 2007. After graduation i worked for a major pharmaceutical company and was inspired to go to pharmacy school. The reason my gpa is so low is that i did really bad my freshman and sophomore year. I did well in upper level biology courses. I don't know if i should do a masters program in biology or i should just repeat courses. I was thinking of repeating the general math and science courses and doing a 1 year masters program. I would need over 60 units to raise my gpa over a 3.0. What do you guys think? i would ask a counselor but they always intimidate me...

thanks

UCD grad here as well. Had a 2.8 after my first year. Graduated as a 5th year: Got 4 interview requests and I'll be attending pharm school in the Fall of '09. Just depends on how much you want it.

Sounds like your first 2 years are slappin' your nut sac. Retake the classes that are holding you down. Do not ever give up. Persistance is the key. Good luck.
 
Not to mention some programs offer grade forgiveness and/or will consider your higher grade if you retake a course.
 
Thanks, thats great to know. I've heard of one program in nevada that does that. anyone know of any others? thanks
 
If you have a very high PCAT, Michigan typically takes in people who have other redeeming factors. One of my housemates had one of the lowest entering GPAs with a sub 3.0 - if you can write well and have inspiration to apply, you might consider Michigan. They also are aware of how competitive the UCs are (we have quite the influx from Berkeley/UCLA/the like).
 
Definitely repeat the courses and try to raise your GPA. Pharm schools place more emphasis on pre-req courses so doing a masters won't really be helpful. Do really well on the PCAT and the other parts of your app also. I haven't heard of any other programs that do grade forgiveness besides USN, but you could try the search function on the forum.
 
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