Should I apply for Fall 2012?

[nikki17]

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Hi,

I'm currently finishing up the pre-requisites needed for the 8 pharmacy schools I'm planning to apply for the Fall 2012 admission. However, I am working full time as well as going to school so for the final grade this spring semester, I got one C in Physic I, making my GPA a 2.95 overall. I will be taking more classes during the summer and fall of 2011 so I know I can bring up my GPA and I would not be working full time anymore after this month. This C is making me really nervous because my transcript is not at all great. After high school, I wasn't paying much attention in school and did pretty bad throughout my college years until now. I have a lot of F's, W's and retake on my transcript but most of the retakes I have, I've received a grade of an A or B. I've called all the schools I am planning to apply to and talk to them about my situation, they all gave me the answers of "it's okay, just apply" but I am really scare that I would be wasting my time and money. So on your opinion, should I consider applying for Fall 2012 admission? Also do you guys have any reference on any extracurricular activities I should apply for to boost up my resume? Your advises are truly appreciated!!!

 

[chrispharm]

what is your science math gpa?
have you taken the pcat?

and dont forget that pharmcas will average retakes in with the better grades (situation i am in).

 

[nikki17]

I don't know what my science math gpa is. No, I have not take the PCAT yet but planning to this September. You are applying for pharmacy school for Fall 2012 too?

 

[shredgnar]

What all goes into science GPA? All science and math courses? Since different schools have different pre-req's, I guess it just varies based on the schools?

Do most schools take the new grade if you repeat the course when calculating science GPA?

 

[chrispharm]

What all goes into science GPA? All science and math courses? Since different schools have different pre-req's, I guess it just varies based on the schools?

Do most schools take the new grade if you repeat the course when calculating science GPA?

from what i have read from school sites and been told over the phone by admissions, it seems to vary from school to school some are pre req only others are all math & science. if you want to know for sure give the schools you are intrested in a call

 

[cjflahave]

I was in a similar situation. My first trip through college was just a bunch of partying and I received a bunch of C's, B's and W's. After deciding I wanted to be a pharmacist, I went back and took the prereqs I didn't take the first time. Received mostly A's, some B's, and one C in those courses.

If you can show an upward trend in your grades and the rest of your application is solid, you should receive interviews to a few of those 8 schools. I applied to 6 schools and receive an interview to 3.

 

[lmrich05]

I was in a similar situation. My first trip through college was just a bunch of partying and I received a bunch of C's, B's and W's. After deciding I wanted to be a pharmacist, I went back and took the prereqs I didn't take the first time. Received mostly A's, some B's, and one C in those courses.

If you can show an upward trend in your grades and the rest of your application is solid, you should receive interviews to a few of those 8 schools. I applied to 6 schools and receive an interview to 3.

If you don't mind me asking, what are your gpa, pcat, and volunteer hours like?

 

[cjflahave]

If you don't mind me asking, what are your gpa, pcat, and volunteer hours like?

My PCAT score sucked. My aunt passed away the night before, so I explained that to the schools in their supplemental applications. Overall GPA was around 2.8, prereq GPA was around 3.5.
However, the rest of my application was excellent in my opinion. I have a 4 year degree. 3 rec letters from 2 pharmacist and my organic professor, who I talked to almost daily, and not just about organic. About 4 years of pharmacy tech experience. Gen chem II TA and organic lab prep for 1 year. I volunteered in a program where we performed science experiments with 4th graders, which was run by my organic professor, for 3 years. Pharm-D club president for 1 year. Personal statement was also top notch.

 

[Benelli]

I was in a similar situation. My first trip through college was just a bunch of partying and I received a bunch of C's, B's and W's. After deciding I wanted to be a pharmacist, I went back and took the prereqs I didn't take the first time. Received mostly A's, some B's, and one C in those courses.

If you can show an upward trend in your grades and the rest of your application is solid, you should receive interviews to a few of those 8 schools. I applied to 6 schools and receive an interview to 3.

Absolutely right. If you show that you are determined, it will speak a lot for your character and that is what they are looking for during admissions.