Realist chances of getting into Pharmacy School

[fauowl2315]

So I have a 3.204 GPA and havent taken the PCAT yet. I messed up in a few classes in undergrad but retook them and passed them. I have worked at CVS as a technician for 8 years. If I score between a 70-80 on the PCAT do you think I can get into NSU school of Pharmacy or even any pharmacy school?

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[PharmtoCS]

Getting in is the really easy part. Finding a job after you graduate is difficult.

 

[aar44]

You totally can! Thats an decent GPA and if you take your PCAT and score above 70% percent, you will get into an school. Don't be afraid because you messed up in a few classes. I totally messed up Calculus III and Cell Biology during my undergraduate degree but that did not stop me from applying. I have NO idea if I will get into pharmacy school but at this point, I know it is what I want to do in the future. And I will do whatever it takes. You should do that. Take your PCAT and see how you do. And find the reason why you want to go into pharmacy school. I would look into the requirements of NSU School of Pharmacy if I were you such as do they have an PCAT requirements(minimum score). I really BELIEVE you can get into any school you want to.

 

[dnewlun]

I knew people that got into UW-Madison, which was supposedly #4 in the country at the time, with PCAT scores in the 50s and less pharmacy experience. You'll get in somewhere.

 

[youngsoo1269]

what if you have no pharmacy experience but 3.4 gpa and 90s PCAT score? What are your chances then

 

[fauowl2315]

Because truth be told, I wanted to go to med school. I took the mcat and totally bombed it. Got denied from every med school (including DO). Pharmacy has always been plan B for me. I would rather do pharmacy then Caribbean medical school. Anyone agree?

 

[youngsoo1269]

Because truth be told, I wanted to go to med school. I took the mcat and totally bombed it. Got denied from every med school (including DO). Pharmacy has always been plan B for me. I would rather do pharmacy then Caribbean medical school. Anyone agree?

Yee

 

[AHossain]

Because truth be told, I wanted to go to med school. I took the mcat and totally bombed it. Got denied from every med school (including DO). Pharmacy has always been plan B for me. I would rather do pharmacy then Caribbean medical school. Anyone agree?

What schools are u looking to apply to?


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[dnewlun]

what if you have no pharmacy experience but 3.4 gpa and 90s PCAT score? What are your chances then

Assuming you have done at least some shadowing and write a decent personal statement, I would say they are fine. Your state school will probably accept you. You'll get in somewhere.

 

[PharmtoCS]

Computer programming, PA, finance, engineering, or accounting would make a much better plan B. You can enjoy better job prospects without having to take out $200k+ in loans and spend another 4 years in school.

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[Apples2Oranges]

Because truth be told, I wanted to go to med school. I took the mcat and totally bombed it. Got denied from every med school (including DO). Pharmacy has always been plan B for me. I would rather do pharmacy then Caribbean medical school. Anyone agree?

Honestly, no. You're wasting money and time. If you really wanted to be a doctor, you'd try harder and maybe do post-bac program. Pharmacy will never satisfy you if you want to go to med school. If you want to be CLOSE to doing what a doctor does, I'd do NP/PA over pharmacy. NP is easier.