Rutgers Pharmacy

[JakeSill]

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Anyone know anything about this school? How many people apply and how many people they accept? I go to the branch campus and I'm planning on transferring in. Do they give preference to people who already go to the school(i'm on the branch campus). How hard is it to get in?

 

[CMUchicka]

Anyone know anything about this school? How many people apply and how many people they accept? I go to the branch campus and I'm planning on transferring in. Do they give preference to people who already go to the school(i'm on the branch campus). How hard is it to get in?

I went to that school, was cell bio major. I was also intending to transfer into their pharmacy program, its literally impossible. Being in their school doesn't matter to them unless you have perfect 4.0 with 17-18 credits per semester and research, leadership, work experience, volunteer list goes on.. I transfered out of that school few years ago and i am glad. Wish i never wasted my time going to that school.

Not trying to discourage you , just being realistic.

 

[Jbrl]

http://admissions.rutgers.edu/applynow/morefortransferapplicants/HowWeMakeDecisions.aspx

For an idea of the kind of students that get accepted and rejected, just do a Rutgers Pharmacy search on SDN.

I went to that school, was cell bio major. I was also intending to transfer into their pharmacy program, its literally impossible. Being in their school doesn't matter to them unless you have perfect 4.0 with 17-18 credits per semester and research, leadership, work experience, volunteer list goes on.. I transfered out of that school few years ago and i am glad. Wish i never wasted my time going to that school.

Not trying to discourage you , just being realistic.

I have a friend who transferred in from Rutgers SAS with ~3.5 gpa and no major research/leadership experiences to his name. Several transfers didn't take the PCAT (though I was told Rutgers may be requiring it for this year going forward) and likely didn't have pristine GPAs. Case in point that it is possible. I also believe they have a slight preference for Rutgers students because the rigor of the curriculum you take can be verified firsthand. Rutgers EMSOP curriculum is said to be difficult though doable with good time management so they have to be convinced you can handle it.

Keys are soft skills and interview preparation. Ask for help with your personal statement from people whose writing ability and experience you trust, like current pharmacy students (I reviewed his PS to help him tailor it toward a Pharm.D.). Treat your transcript/resume like a thesis defense and anticipate what red flags pop up about you. Be real. Be genuine. Stats will get your foot in the door, but don't tether your identity as a student to it. Selective schools won't care when it's above a certain minimum and you've earned the interview.

 

[CMUchicka]

http://admissions.rutgers.edu/applynow/morefortransferapplicants/HowWeMakeDecisions.aspx

For an idea of the kind of students that get accepted and rejected, just do a Rutgers Pharmacy search on SDN.

I have a friend who transferred in from Rutgers SAS with ~3.5 gpa and no major research/leadership experiences to his name. Several transfers didn't take the PCAT (though I was told Rutgers may be requiring it for this year going forward) and likely didn't have pristine GPAs. Case in point that it is possible. I also believe they have a slight preference for Rutgers students because the rigor of the curriculum you take can be verified firsthand. Rutgers EMSOP curriculum is said to be difficult though doable with good time management so they have to be convinced you can handle it.

Keys are soft skills and interview preparation. Ask for help with your personal statement from people whose writing ability and experience you trust, like current pharmacy students (I reviewed his PS to help him tailor it toward a Pharm.D.). Treat your transcript/resume like a thesis defense and anticipate what red flags pop up about you. Be real. Be genuine. Stats will get your foot in the door, but don't tether your identity as a student to it. Selective schools won't care when it's above a certain minimum and you've earned the interview.

Yeah their standard might have gone down with current saturation. I went there in the time when pharmacy was still valuable.