Should I apply as an undergrad with no degree yet?

[confuzzled44]

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I am going to be a senior in college and probably won't graduate till spring 2009. I know I had to retake my first semester of ochem because I got a D+ and later on got a B. I also retook two semesters on gen chem. This is why I am slightly behind. I am thinking of applying next summer to pharmacy school. However, I am thinking this is not a good idea. I hear it's better to have a major and then apply to pharmacy school.

I didn't take my PCATs yet but I will in the coming months. My current GPA is 3.39. I do not think this is good enough. I am also working at a pharmacy so I hope this boosts up my chances. I really wished I did not have to retake my courses and try harder at the first chance I got.

 

[googleit]

If you really want to go to pharmacy school then you should try. You're GPA is within reasonable range from some schools. I would go for it. Some schools do not give preference to those individuals with B.S. degrees. You should do some research into those schools if you really wanted to apply.

 

[binghamkid]

I am going to be a senior in college and probably won't graduate till spring 2009. I know I had to retake my first semester of ochem because I got a D+ and later on got a B. I also retook two semesters on gen chem. This is why I am slightly behind. I am thinking of applying next summer to pharmacy school. However, I am thinking this is not a good idea. I hear it's better to have a major and then apply to pharmacy school.

I didn't take my PCATs yet but I will in the coming months. My current GPA is 3.39. I do not think this is good enough. I am also working at a pharmacy so I hope this boosts up my chances. I really wished I did not have to retake my courses and try harder at the first chance I got.

With a GPA of a 3.39, you will need to rely upon your other parts of your application to compensate. A 3.39 for many schools is on the lower end of the average GPA range. I would definitely focus on your PCAT score and knock it out of the park. If you get a 90+ PCAT score, it will greatly increase your chances. For some schools, having a degree will give you extra points for consideration; for others, it doesn't really matter. You will want to do extra research into schools to determine which ones favor a degree.

Remember, your application consists of many components: LORs, ECs, GPA, PCAT, and your personal statement. They will evaluate your entire application; if your GPA is the only section that is weaker, then you stand a good chance still of getting to an interview and a possible acceptance.