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helloo. i have been secretly stalking the thread... haha thought I'd post since I got in 🙂 I'll post my stats to help future candidates out

Pre-req: 79%
PCAT: 77%
4th year student
Experience: 2 yrs of pharmacy work, 3 months of pharm volunteer
Applied to UoT and UBC (Accepted at both)

I think interview is key for pharmacy. Since I'm a fourth year student, my pre-req GPA was stuck at 79% so I chose to focus on interview. I practiced every week for an entire year (I kid you not). I believe you can practice, but it will require a lot of time and commitment. Have confidence and learn to communicate clearly and effectively. Show them that you are THE candidate of choice 🙂

Good luck to latter pharmacist-to-bes!
 
Ahhh, I wanted to post to this forum ages ago but kept getting log in glitches! 😡 Came home today, checked my email... and got the acceptance! YAYYYY 😀 SO, I was determined to log in this time to post, no matter what, lol (worked on the 3rd try!)

Congratulations to everyone else who got their acceptance today! Can't wait to meet you guys! For those of you who haven't received their letter yet, don't give up!
 
IP, B.Sc., 3rd time applying
GPA: 76 (C+ in BIOC300, B- in PHYL301, all pre-requisites done)
PCAT: 83 (only studied a few hours for this...)
ECs: Pharmacy volunteer/tech for 3 years, LT-resident care, Chemical education research, UG lab assistant

Play to your strengths. If you need to improve on your interpersonal skills, then do it. Don't sit around and hope it'll improve on its own.

As for interview times, if you're not a morning person, don't pick a morning time. You're going to be half-awake (no matter how much adrenaline is rushing through you) and half-thinking... I was ranked 274 out of 280 applicants after the interview portion last year, so I would know. You can practice for the MMIs if you want, I didn't, but it seems like a good portion of individuals here did, so do as you please... just remember that during the interview, you'll want to refrain from sounding like a machine giving out a memorized response.

Regardless of whether you practice or not, I suggest you reflect a bit on what you've done over the past few years, experiences you've taken as a learning tool and what not.
 
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Stats:

Second time applicant (ranked number 200 during last years app cycle)

OOP Applicant (just finishing up my undergrad in Biological Science at the U of C)

GPA: Did pretty awful in my first two years due to not knowing how to study, so my pre-req GPA is probably around a 3.1 on a 4.0 system (not sure how that it equates to UBC's percentage system, but when I applied last year I think it was around 73-ish). However, i have also taken pretty much every other first year course in the pharmacy program including organic, physiology, microbiology, statistics, and anatomy (at least I really hope that they transfer over :xf:). Anyway, right now I am cumulatively around a 3.36 with much higher (3.5-3.8 in the last few semesters).

PCAT: Wrote in January of 3rd year and got 87 composite with minimal prep (just focused on math and chem since I rock at writing and verbal ability and bio).

Pharmacy Experience: Worked in an independent compounding pharmmacy for 5.5 years with about 3.5 to 4 of those being strictly a pharmacy assistant (did stints as cashier and postal clerk) and recently also doing some office work like the bank deposit.

Volunteer: A little with the Calgary International Film Festival and a couple open house events around school.

Reference Letters: Both from pharmacists, one being the owner of the store and my boss, the other being the one that I have worked with the most and look up to. They both also wrote references for my failed application last year.

Personal Statements: Same ones as last year with a little tweaking.

Interview: This was my second time applying and i got an interview last time and I think this is where I fell short last time because I seriously submitted pretty much the exact same stats last year. Finishing my degree probably also helped compensate for a low GPA. Either way, I didn't practice or anything but I did spend a lot of time reflecting deeply on my life experience and researching the health care industry. At the end of the day it is your communication skills and ability to think on your feet and apply life experiences to the questions they ask you that wins you a good interview score.

So that sums it up. I would definitely say don't give up to all those who are rejected this year. I was in the same boat last year with some pretty modest stats and it all worked out 😎
 
Congratz to my pharmies! See you guys in september!😀

Heres my stats for those that are interested:
GPA: 82%
Pcat: 85 percentile (99 in bio, chem, 95 in math but got owned on verbal and reading:scared::scared:)

interview: I knew I did awful in the acting station, but all other stations went pretty well. Definitely practice mock interviews with friends and how to utilize the 2 min transition time to think about how to anser the question in a coherent manner.

ECs: nothing pharmacy related, hospital and community volunteering, sport teams, research, part time jobs here and there.
 
I think probably 30+ ppl already said this but I got in!! 😀 I thought for sure I fudged up my interviews cause I was so stumped in one of the questions but yay! 😀 congrats to everyone! And for the ppl that went to the Saturday mock mmi every week and slaved away with the questions....we earned this!!
 
Congrats, everyone.

Used to check this forum religiously and it's helped me considerably so I hope my first post here will be as constructive.

Applying as OOP and first year

GPA: 3.9 and a bit on the 4.0 scale

PCAT: 88

Get the Dr. Collin's package and try to cram as much of that **** into your head as possible. It WILL help. Having exposed yourself to that material is like being on steroids. You will be at SO MUCH of an advantage relative to the rest of the PCAT test takers.

ECs: Volunteering here and there (senior home, community center, high school website, nothing spectacular).

Interviews: I honestly can't remember how it went. The interviewers are all human. They certainly aren't out there to get you. If you've lived this long and you are applying for pharmacy, I'm sure you are eloquent enough to hold a conversation. People approach this as if they were preparing some grandiose speech meant to convert an atheist into a raging Christian. No, that is not the point. They just want to see if you are a capable enough individual who can stand up for your point of view and rationalize the logic behind your arguments.

I'm not sure if this advice will work out for everyone but I think I was better off not really preparing methodically as everyone else seems to have done here. It's much easier to "freestyle" on the spot; takes a lot of stress off your mind. You tend to be more natural as well. Of course, the effect of practice is probably positive for most people. I practiced just once with a friend and it kind of struck a bad cord with my nerves; psyched me out and didn't really help tremendously. The fact of the matter is that oratory skills can't be established with a few practice sessions.

Of course, take that with a grain of salt. Extensive preparation may work for you because the interview is the component with the biggest margin of flexibility. It all depends on the individual.

Lastly, my advice is to just try (as absolutely cheesy and useless that may sound). You WILL get in, if you are determined enough. Trying for pharmacy has taught me that even a lazy ass like me can beast myself up to be quite diligent, so I'm sure everyone else will be able to as well.

It's been a ride. Cheers to the class of 2015!
 
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For future applicants:

GPA: 76%
PCAT: 94th percentile

ECs: full-time job at a pharmacy for 1 year, community volunteering (SPCA, Cancer Society etc.), and sports. Got my references from the pharmacy manager and another pharmacist I worked with.

Misc: this was my second time applying and I also live in northern BC (I'm not too convinced that UBC even cares about underserved communities, but still... lol)

Interview: I felt so-so walking out of it, but as soon as I was off the adrenaline rush, I had serious doubts. Began to feel that a lot of my answers could have been more detailed and thought-out, but I guess it worked out in the end.

Congrats to those accepted, enjoy the rest of your summer and see you all in Sept!
 
after thinking about this for a long time, i have decided to accept ubc pharmacy. i will allow the faculty and all of you to be graced by my presence.
.. so should i congratulate the faculty during the white coat ceremony or later?
 
Farm said:
after thinking about this for a long time, i have decided to accept ubc pharmacy. i will allow the faculty and all of you to be graced by my presence.
.. so should i congratulate the faculty during the white coat ceremony or later?
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I say during the ceremony 😀 lolol.
 
Farm said:
after thinking about this for a long time, i have decided to accept ubc pharmacy. i will allow the faculty and all of you to be graced by my presence.
.. so should i congratulate the faculty during the white coat ceremony or later?
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Farm, how many times have you applied for Pharmacy? You seem so carefree!
 
lllix said:
And with that, I am also in!
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Congrats lllix. I read somewhere you were very close last year.

And Congrats everyone.

I love ubc and will reject uoft based soley on the fact that ubc knows who I am. Their application process is the best and they try to understand everyone rather than looking at PCAT and cGPA.
 
Hi guys, anyone know when is the deadline to submit immunization form? 😍
 
Hey, thought i'd share my stats and some interview advice for future applicants.

My pre-req average: 83%
PCAT: 80

Volunteering: volunteered in multiple positions for the last 2 years at the hospital, random volunteering (camps etc) and no pharmacy experience other than shadowing

Main ECs: piano, drums, karate

Application: worked the weekend on both statements. Really try to convey your knowledge of the profession, your motivation and passion for pharmacy and why you will be an ethical, successful and competed pharmacist (this can be for a number of ways, but I did mine through personal experience and minor reference to academics)

Interview: I took about 4 or 5 days to prepare for the interview. I started by reading up on current Pharmacy news, where the profession is headed, and what kind of movement is being made to support these changes (ex, BC medication management project). As well, I discussed a lot of healthcare issues with my mom, an RN (I really recommend speaking with a healthcare professional about what they feel some major issues are within the healthcare system).

Coming up with a structured response within the 2 minutes is also important. Making sure you dont ramble is a plus! What I liked to do is ce up with a general statement, and then a few points I could really expand on through anecdotes from volunteering, work and personal experiences (all good things to think about beforehand; demonstrating your critical thinking and logical reasoning is important as the interviewers want to know how you think!). On a side note, none of your answers should sound contrived and anecdotes are used situationally (but thinking about them before had is important so you can draw upon them).

As a last note, just be yourself! I looked at as each station as a puzzle or challenge which made it a lot of fun. Smiling and shaking hands is also
important! Having a generally friendly and enthusiastic demeanor puts interviewers at ease, and the more they like you the more likely you'll score well! Finally, relax and you'll do great 🙂
 
yay
got in too
status: GPA 79
pcat :92
interview:great
1 year of pharmacy job
2 great reference letters and essays
 
Grats guys. Feels good seeing that offer of acceptance email especially after my failed interview last year. Haha

Gpa 79ish
Pcat 92

Ecs pharmacy volunteering, clubs, hospice volunteering

I felt a bit iffy about my interviews, but I think one key thing I did was that I left most of the interviewers smiling at the end.

Good luck future applicants!
 
You guys can choose to accept your offer of admission on ubc ssc now.
 
hey guys. how do we request to view our interview ranking? or do they just come in the mail automatically?

I am in btw!! YEEEEEEEEEEEESS WOOOOOT
 
pharmzman said:
hey guys. how do we request to view our interview ranking? or do they just come in the mail automatically?

I am in btw!! YEEEEEEEEEEEESS WOOOOOT
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Won't be able to see your ranking if you were accepted. Confirmation of admission comes in the mail, bout it.


Gladd said:
Do you guys have like a deadline for that?
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September 1st, long ways to go
 
Hey guys. Long time lurker and I gotta say thank you to all the regular posters who've helped keep me sane!!

I just got in too 🙂 SO stoked!

It was my first time applying, after finishing 2 years of sciences in Microbiology and Immunology. I applied to UBC and U of A, with the U of A decision still pending. I am going to attend UBC.

Stats:
GPA: 81.4%

PCAT: 96th percentile. I had the Kaplan PCAT guide (selling if anyone wants it haha). I didn't really touch it except to skim over the practise exams to get a feel for the structure of the exam. I honestly don't know how I scored so well because I walked out of the exam feeling sure that I'd have to retake it.

EC's:
- 6 week paid internship in a clinical pharmacy
- 2 summer's worth of volunteering at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton
- 2 years volunteering as an ESL teacher
- various other volunteer positions (summer camps, festivals, etc)​

References/application: I could've spent more time writing and editing my essays tbh. My references were both high school teachers, which was kind of my last resort.

Interview: I felt really good walking out of it. I prepared by reading a lot about the development of the MMI, including literature research, which provided great sample questions. I did some reading about bioethics as well as current events surrounding the healthcare system. I didn't do any practising in front of the mirror. I didn't want to psyche myself out or sound too rehearsed. I greeted every interviewer with a smile and a handshake--never underestimate a firm handshake!

I hope this helps future applicants and to this year's cycle, I can't wait to meet you all in September!
 
I tried nabbing STT-D, but it wasn't to be just yet... feel free to take the other ones when the time does come, guys.
 
and for those of you who don't have superb marks and PCAT scores like myself, DON"T GIVE UP!!! i have a B+ Average overall and only have 70 percentile in PCAT and i got in!
well, i guess i have to point out i already have a degree in microbiology and 2 years of cancer research experience. volunteering wise,nothing pharmacy related but mostly in canadian blood service and hospitals. I think my interview went really well but still surprised i even got a interview at the first place with 70 percentile PCAT score.
So never give up hope!! Gladd I wish you luck!!!:xf:
 
For those on the waitlist, I will be declining my offer of admission from UBC to go to U of T next year. Don't worry, other people will do the same thing, you still have a chance!

For those who were interviewed and got rejection letters, focus mainly on improving your GPA and interview skills. If you got an interview, chances are your PCAT score is good enough. Take pharmacy electives. Join more extra-curricular activities. Please do research on the profession to recognize if this is what you really want to do.

For those who weren't interviewed, again, contemplate on the reality of this profession and then make the necessary improvements, PCAT included.

Congratulations to all of you who have made it! 👍
 
pharmzman said:
and for those of you who don't have superb marks and PCAT scores like myself, DON"T GIVE UP!!! i have a B+ Average overall and only have 70 percentile in PCAT and i got in!
well, i guess i have to point out i already have a degree in microbiology and 2 years of cancer research experience. volunteering wise,nothing pharmacy related but mostly in canadian blood service and hospitals. I think my interview went really well but still surprised i even got a interview at the first place with 70 percentile PCAT score.
So never give up hope!! Gladd I wish you luck!!!:xf:
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Thanks! 🙂
 
hi everyone! i think i've been lurking this thread all year :ninja: but i thought i'd post my stats as encouragement to any underdogs out there 🙂

  • pre-req: 74.3% (barely passed CHEM 233, fun times -.-)
  • PCAT: 95th percentile
  • just finished 2nd year in biology
  • experience: 1.5 years of volunteering at a pharmacy and other random stuff from highschool, etc
  • applied only to UBC (1st time applying)
  • obviously, now going to UBC ^__^

as for my application:

essay - thought about the topics for 3 months and didn't start writing them until the weekend before the application was due...

interview - probably failed the acting station, but i kept talking until the buzzer rang at all of the other stations. the interviewers were really helpful and jumped in right away if they saw that i was close to finishing talking so don't feel like you need to have six minutes worth of material to talk about!

references - two pharmacists from the pharmacy that i volunteer with. i'm not sure if they knew me very well but i hope they gave me a good reference 😕
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TL;DR - if you feel like you're in a bad place with your application, don't! if you think you've done poorly in certain aspects of your application, just try harder for the other ones because everything counts in the end. 👍

and now, a question for current pharmacy students: is there anything planned for the first day of school (i.e., imagine day)? i'd hate to have to give up my position as a MUG leader. 🙁
 
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nyanmix said:
hi everyone! i think i've been lurking this thread all year :ninja: but i thought i'd post my stats as encouragement to any underdogs out there 🙂



TL;DR - if you feel like you're in a bad place with your application, don't! if you think you've done poorly in certain aspects of your application, just try harder for the other ones because everything counts in the end. 👍

and now, a question for current pharmacy students: is there anything planned for the first day of school (i.e., imagine day)? i'd hate to have to give up my position as a MUG leader. 🙁
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i believe there will be classes on the first day of school and the white coat ceremony as well😛
 
JTHu said:
i believe there will be classes on the first day of school and the white coat ceremony as well😛
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the pharm site's calendar says the white coat ceremony's on thursday the 8th, but i'm really hoping there's no classes 🙁!
 
nyanmix said:
the pharm site's calendar says the white coat ceremony's on thursday the 8th, but i'm really hoping there's no classes 🙁!
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First you couldnt wait to get in and now you dont want class? typical student:laugh:.

I'm just bumbed there is no such thing as Phrosh week at UBC like UofT. Whats there to do as fun for student orientation? White coat? Need answers current Pharm students.👍
 

Hi guys, long time lurker, but never a poster.

I got in 🙂 and here are my stats and some (lengthy) advice on what I foundhelpful and important

I`m a UBC 4th year student set to graduate in Nov.

GPA: 80-81 depending on if summer courses are considered

PCAT: 86 (96 Bio, 92 Verbal, 77 Chem, 65 reading, 51 math 😛)

ECE: volunteered at a pharmacy last summer, worked as MOA the summer before,helped high school students with science projects and judged a science fair

MMI: I thought I rocked it both during and after. Was really pleased how Idealt with all the stations. I have a strong background insocio-cultural-economic issues and I think its a huge advantage if you do too.I suggest taking anthropology, sociology, political science and historycourses. Bio ethics would be great too but I didn’t get the chance.

The biggest problem facing our health care system is the changing demographyof Canadians and not being well aware on the various facets of this issue isjust a bad idea.

I prepped with a group of interviewees prior to the MMI and I found itEXTREMELY helpful. At the very least it let me see how other people think andargue, which I was able to use to analyse issues from various perspectives forthe interview.

The single most helpful thing for the interview I found was reading andpretty much engraving BC college of Pharmacists’ values, codes, and moral responsibilitiesinto my head. Prior to that I answered ethical questions from personal beliefsand in ways that would have absolutely failed me in the interview, but readingit helped me see the social norms and attitudes health care professionals oughtto have. They say there are no right answers but I don't believe them. Thereare certainly preferred and acceptable answers (I feel).

You're gonna laugh but the next most helpful thing I thought was buying themost expensive suit that my mom could afford ($800; I’ll pay her back 10-fold) :laugh: and being in great shape before the interview.I felt like a million bucks walking in, during and after the interview. Do takeyour appearance very seriously, because sadly humans have deeply engrainedbiases which will affect their judgement. Feeling great will also put you atease. It will help you project confidence and competence to others too.

Another equally helpful thing I think was getting the help of a professionalfor my essay. I paid a lot ($300) but it was the best damned essay I've everwritten.

If you`re a person who doesn’t have great interpersonal skills, like me, Idon`t suggest forcing yourself into social situations just to learn thoseskills. Rather, dig a little deeper and ask yourself why you don`t have thoseskills and address those issues. For me, it was a variety of personal issuesthat I was able successfully overcome with the help of counselling. Don`t letstigma hold you back either.

Lastly, to those who are visible minority applicants, pm for advice, I thinkwe have an up-hill battle compared to others and would like to return the helpI`ve gotten during my 4 year education.

Well, those are my 2cents.

Just believe in yourself and others will believe in you too.
 
I also am curious about the beginning of the fall semester! As an OOP student who did her undergrad in the same city she has lived all her life, living in the basement of her parent's house, going to UBC is going to be a big change. What type of stuff goes on in the pharm community at the beginning of the year to orient you? Or do they just assume that the majority of students already attended UBC for their pre-reqs and don't need a big orientation event?
 
lllix said:
I also am curious about the beginning of the fall semester! As an OOP student who did her undergrad in the same city she has lived all her life, living in the basement of her parent's house, going to UBC is going to be a big change. What type of stuff goes on in the pharm community at the beginning of the year to orient you? Or do they just assume that the majority of students already attended UBC for their pre-reqs and don't need a big orientation event?
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I think you're from Alberta right?

I don't know about orientation.

But you are going to LOVE ubc.

It's amazing. It's beautiful and in a fantastic city. But at the same time it's so secluded from the city.

Vancouver is amazing. Nothing against Alberta... but I think you'll love it.

Campus isn't hard to get used to either. It's not as big as it seems.


/loveaffairwithvancouver
 
Gladd said:
I think you're from Alberta right?

I don't know about orientation.

But you are going to LOVE ubc.

It's amazing. It's beautiful and in a fantastic city. But at the same time it's so secluded from the city.

Vancouver is amazing. Nothing against Alberta... but I think you'll love it.

Campus isn't hard to get used to either. It's not as big as it seems.


/loveaffairwithvancouver
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Haha I have only every been to Van twice and I do love it. The thing I don't love about it is how expensive it's gonna be for the next four years of my life. And leaving my friends and boyfriend behind. Furthermore, although I am definitely excited to live somewhere new I am sure gonna miss the lack of PST!
 
lllix said:
Haha I have only every been to Van twice and I do love it. The thing I don't love about it is how expensive it's gonna be for the next four years of my life. And leaving my friends and boyfriend behind. Furthermore, although I am definitely excited to live somewhere new I am sure gonna miss the lack of PST!
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Haha at least you're not in my position. I also have to leave my boyfriend behind and be in Toronto where tuition is even more. We're in similar positions. It'll be a good experience though for both of us. 🙂 But you get to be in Van!
 
Gladd said:
I think you're from Alberta right?

I don't know about orientation.

But you are going to LOVE ubc.

It's amazing. It's beautiful and in a fantastic city. But at the same time it's so secluded from the city.

Vancouver is amazing. Nothing against Alberta... but I think you'll love it.

Campus isn't hard to get used to either. It's not as big as it seems.


/loveaffairwithvancouver
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No, it IS HUGE!! The 10 min between classes is often lacking! Have you hustled from Buchanan to LFSC before!?
 
clonazepamR said:
No, it IS HUGE!! The 10 min between classes is often lacking! Have you hustled from Buchanan to LFSC before!?
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Lol, I guess it is big, but it's not hard to find your way around. I think you can get from one end to another in 10 minutes. 15 max. I ran from Totem to LSK in about 5 minutes first year when I woke up 15 minutes after my math midterm had started. Oh first year.
 
Gladd said:
Lol, I guess it is big, but it's not hard to find your way around. I think you can get from one end to another in 10 minutes. 15 max. I ran from Totem to LSK in about 5 minutes first year when I woke up 15 minutes after my math midterm had started. Oh first year.
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Haha, one problem that I did observe during my visits to UBC is that the buildings are not connected by inside passages (from what I could tell anyway). Maybe I am just a wimp and I am sure Vancouver winters are milder, but in the craptacular Calgary winters it is often worth your while to take the LONG way to your next class just to stay indoors!
 
lllix said:
Haha, one problem that I did observe during my visits to UBC is that the buildings are not connected by inside passages (from what I could tell anyway). Maybe I am just a wimp and I am sure Vancouver winters are milder, but in the craptacular Calgary winters it is often worth your while to take the LONG way to your next class just to stay indoors!
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Think the only buildings connected at UBC are 1) the Chemistry and Physics buildings (Chem/Hebb/Hennings) and 2) Wesbrook/Cunningham. At our lovely campus, we promote walking in the great outdoors, rain or shine or snow, where you may have to dodge muddy grass patches, two meter wide puddles and frozen walkways.
 
lllix said:
Haha, one problem that I did observe during my visits to UBC is that the buildings are not connected by inside passages (from what I could tell anyway). Maybe I am just a wimp and I am sure Vancouver winters are milder, but in the craptacular Calgary winters it is often worth your while to take the LONG way to your next class just to stay indoors!
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Be sure to buy yourself a nice comfy pair of rainboots and a solid umbrella. You'll actually NEED them, unlike in Calgary.
 
Pharmer Jo said:
Hi guys, long time lurker, but never a poster.

I got in 🙂 and here are my stats and some (lengthy) advice on what I foundhelpful and important

I`m a UBC 4th year student set to graduate in Nov.

GPA: 80-81 depending on if summer courses are considered

PCAT: 86 (96 Bio, 92 Verbal, 77 Chem, 65 reading, 51 math 😛)


I prepped with a group of interviewees prior to the MMI and I found itEXTREMELY helpful. At the very least it let me see how other people think andargue, which I was able to use to analyse issues from various perspectives forthe interview.

You're gonna laugh but the next most helpful thing I thought was buying themost expensive suit that my mom could afford ($800; I'll pay her back 10-fold) :laugh: and being in great shape before the interview.

Another equally helpful thing I think was getting the help of a professionalfor my essay. I paid a lot ($300) but it was the best damned essay I've everwritten.



Lastly, to those who are visible minority applicants, pm for advice, I thinkwe have an up-hill battle compared to others and would like to return the helpI`ve gotten during my 4 year education.
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Ok.. That was a bit excessive!!!

To future applicants::

Cut the appearance bs out. You dont have to have money, you dont have to find money, and DONT use your moms money.

Here is my attire cost: THE WAlmart special
Shoes= $14
tie= 7$
Pants=$22
White shirt= $10
Belt= Borrowed
Total:$53+Hst(mmm my fav)
Still getting accepted with an iron burn on my a$...... PRICELESS

My only advice be yourself and get your mom to iron your S%*#
 
Haha, like I said just my 2cents. But to me this was the biggest interview of my life and applying was the biggest investment of my career. I wanted to ensure I did everything in my power to get in. I`ve no regrets. The money spent is pennies compared to the return.
 
Hey, everyone! I'll be looking forward to meeting all of you this September. I've been lurking for a while, and here are my stats if anyone is curious.

GPA: 87
PCAT: 92
Extracurricular Activities: Orientations leader, UBC Learning Exchange, executive positions at a few clubs, tennis, coaching basketball/tennis, graphic design, 2 summers working at an independent pharmacy
Interview: I prepped 4 days before my interview. I practiced with a group of other applicants, which helped me think about how I would structure my answers with the 2 minutes. I also took some time to reflect on what I've done, and what skills I've obtained/developed through those experiences.

As for tips for the interview, remember to smile! I was the last applicant to walk into the room (not on purpose!), with my iPod in my ears and the entire area was so silent/tense! Everyone (or mostly everyone) is pretty nervous, so try to laugh/smile the stress away. Make sure your thought processes are clear, and remember to maintain eye contact. But again, remember to smile. 🙂
 
PharMarley said:
Still getting accepted with an iron burn on my a$...... PRICELESS
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omg, HAHAHA!

hmm...i probably spent ~$200 for a new suit and a dress shirt - but this was also partially because i don't own anything remotely professional in my wardrobe whatsoever so it wasn't just for the pharmacy interview 😛

reasonably-priced, well-cut ladies' suits are rather hard to find 🙁
 
Wow I was only away for about 24 hours and there are already 3 pages added to this thread 😀
And I got in toooo! Yay! See you guys in September 🙂

This is my second time applying 🙂 I had a weird time during the interviews..XD During last year's interview, I wore a suit but then only a few had them, so in this year's interview I didn't wear one. Surprisingly, everyone on this year's interview (in my chosen schedule) wore a suit and I felt so left out. O_O

My stats for future applicants :
GPA : 85 (was 87.5 last year until I took Org. Chem.)

PCAT : 80 (I took during first year)

Online app : One of the essays I didn't change and was the same from last year, and the other I completely made a new one. I had only did a lot of volunteering during highschool and was not really involved when I came to UBC.

Pharmacy exp : None, but I did read a lot of Pharmacy Communication Skills and Counseling books a month before the interview. It certainly helped during the acting station 😀
 
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