Should I apply to pharmacy before taking the PCAT?

[AHossain]

Haven't taken the pcat, but I wanna apply in June of this year after I graduate. I was going to take pcat this fall. Is it a good idea to apply? Also was going to
finish three courses I have for pharm over the summer.

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[futurephrmcst95]

Yeah why not! I had submitted my application before I took my pcat


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[AHossain]

Yeah why not! I had submitted my application before I took my pcat


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Does it hurt chances of getting interviews though? Or is there somewhere on Pharmcas, you can write that you will be taking the pcat?


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[Mao263]

Haven't taken the pcat, but I wanna apply in June of this year after I graduate. I was going to take pcat this fall. Is it a good idea to apply? Also was going to
finish three courses I have for pharm over the summer.

If you are going to apply now, next pcat test is in July I believe. Start studying for pcat, and then see how it's going. Because you will still need to Pharmacs again and pay again for it.
Worry more about transcripts in July also getting on time

 

[atnguy13]

Haven't taken the pcat, but I wanna apply in June of this year after I graduate. I was going to take pcat this fall. Is it a good idea to apply? Also was going to
finish three courses I have for pharm over the summer.

Schools that require the PCAT won't view your application until your scores are in. You can't start applying until September for early decision anyway. Best bet is to take July PCAT and to beable to apply early and you'll have your summer classes done by then
http://www.pharmcas.org/preparing-to-apply/what-youll-need-to-apply/deadlines/early-decision/