Should I give up now?

[DDSDan93]

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I want to go into Pharmacist and I have drive but I just got my PSAT's score back today. Took 'em for the first time.

560 on Reading
360 on Math(am just learning the most of the math that was on the test, I expect a muchhh higher score)
500 on Writing

I have about a 91 Average and take some honors/Ap/college classes. I'm very involved in my school/community but is it even worth the shot?

 

[ZeusonRoids]

I want to go into Pharmacist and I have drive but I just got my PSAT's score back today. Took 'em for the first time.

560 on Reading
360 on Math(am just learning the most of the math that was on the test, I expect a muchhh higher score)
500 on Writing

I have about a 91 Average and take some honors/Ap/college classes. I'm very involved in my school/community but is it even worth the shot?

You need to go to college first.
Back when I was in HS I only got a 1200 on my SAT (when it was out of 1600 pts) probaby equal to about and 1800 or 1900 now...

My point is SAT and HS in general does not mean ****. I got into a really good medical school, and I went to one of the worst high schools and a 3rd tier college. I just focused and studied really hard and got into medical school

 

[sylvanthus]

Agreed, high school doesnt mean jack when you get to college. College doesnt matter anymore when you get to pharmacy school, and pharmacy school performance doesnt matter when your out in the real world. They are just stepping stones to get where you want to go. Focus on the next step not something years down the road.

 

[FuturaDocta]

hahaha at high school determining your life.

My professors even get a kick out of when I even mention how I did in high school. It don't mean $h-it. The american educational system is really f-ed up anyway. So, going to college is different to say the least. The first semester, you will find that out real quick.

Gl and don't be so puny. You can't let a grade tell you what to do in your life.

 

[diastole]

I agree with the above posters. You are far too young to throw in the towel. I just started pharmacy school and I'm 40. If you want to be a pharmacist, there is more than enough time to improve to get in. Just work on learning your math, getting good grades, getting some pharmacy experience and you will be fine. Don't forget to have some fun along the way.

 

[avatarftw]

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[DrDre2001]

I agree with everyone above.

When your in high school, you actually think it matters. Your parents are telling you its important, as are the teachers, and advisors.

Once you get to college though, you see that high school didn't matter at all. As said, it might get you into a great college, but all that does is make it harder for you to get good grades in college.

Also, forget about that writing score. The MCAT writing section hardly matters to anyone.

So, your verbal isn't bad. Your math score there isn't great, but you say itll improve and if it does you are fine.

Also, isn't the PSAT graded harder than the real SAT? Just look at your percentile scores for PSAT and not the number score.

 

[vin5cent0]

The neuroticism of SDN scares the hell out of me.

 

[swamprat]

I did way to much work in high school 😳

 

[mrivera]

I want to go into Pharmacist and I have drive but I just got my PSAT's score back today. Took 'em for the first time.

560 on Reading
360 on Math(am just learning the most of the math that was on the test, I expect a muchhh higher score)
500 on Writing

I have about a 91 Average and take some honors/Ap/college classes. I'm very involved in my school/community but is it even worth the shot?

pharm admissions has nothing to do with High school #'s..

 

[Gallix23]

The PSAT is absoultely worthless as a judge of how you're going to do on the SAT.

My PSAT score was a 1330 (out of 2400) and I ended up with an 1800 overall on my SATs.

As others have said, don't stress in HS over your career path, it falls into your hands once you enter undergrad, but for now just enjoy the ride and do your best to get into your college of choice.

 

[avatarftw]

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[xnfs93hy]

The neuroticism of SDN scares the hell out of me.

Same here.

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

Same here.

ironic

 

[xnfs93hy]

ironic

not really

 

[ahndoruuu]

Well as the above said, ultimately SAT will not matter very much.

However, if you go through everything thinking it doesn't matter in the end, not only will you probably develop commitment issues, but you'll start slipping up in things that DO count.

So I advise not to stress excessively, but at the same time do your very best. Cuz if you don't try at something, what's the point of doing it? Just jumping through the hoops for the satisfaction of others won't get you very far.

And to answer your question: Don't give up. If med school and whatnot is truly your goal, there's no reason to give up at any point unless it becomes a useless effort.

 

[Sed8&Intub8]

When I took the SAT for the first time I got a 980. After studying for it I took it again and got a 1400. This is when the max score was 1600, and there was only a math and verbal section. That score doesn't mean anything, and how you perform in HS should definitely not steer you away from trying to do what you want to do. Don't lose hope.