University of Washington question

[ThePistolPete]

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I have a 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.1 science GPA and was wondering what kind of score would I need to get on the PCAT to be competitive for UW?

 

[pharmiestudent]

I have a 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.1 science GPA and was wondering what kind of score would I need to get on the PCAT to be competitive for UW?

To get an interview, you need to have a 60 on the chemistry section, 25 on each biology, math, reading, and verbal section and a 3 on the writing.

 

[FarscapeGirl]

To get an interview, you need to have a 60 on the chemistry section, 25 on each biology, math, reading, and verbal section and a 3 on the writing.

This is the minimum, though. Obviously, the better you do, the more competitive you'll be.

 

[achilles05]

This is the minimum, though. Obviously, the better you do, the more competitive you'll be.

Is it hard to acquire the in state residency status at UW?

 

[FarscapeGirl]

Is it hard to acquire the in state residency status at UW?

I'd check on the main UW website, but...

I got residency myself several years ago. If it hasn't changed, you have to register to vote, get a WA license, and a few other things. If you have had an internship for a year or so, I imagine it might be easier to get residency, since you've had a job. Oh, and you have to be independent from your parents, so they can't claim you as a dependent on their taxes.

 

[yappy]

This is an interesting topic. Does anyone know the average GPA / PCAT score for WSU SOP accepted students. From what i've heard this is an above average college in general.

 

[MJ4eva14786]

This is an interesting topic. Does anyone know the average GPA / PCAT score for WSU SOP accepted students. From what i've heard this is an above average college in general.

I spoke with the director of admissions at WSU. Expected GPA is 3.5 and up Fall 2010 and average Chemistry percentile 74%. Average PCAT is around 70.

They are focused for towards medicinal chemistry so your organic chemistry grades have to be quite high... B and above to be competitive.

 

[achilles05]

I'd check on the main UW website, but...

I got residency myself several years ago. If it hasn't changed, you have to register to vote, get a WA license, and a few other things. If you have had an internship for a year or so, I imagine it might be easier to get residency, since you've had a job. Oh, and you have to be independent from your parents, so they can't claim you as a dependent on their taxes.

Thanks for the info. When did u acquire your in-state residency status?

 

[yappy]

Just so we're clear... WSU is different than UW. One is located in Pullmon WA and the other is in Seattle. My bad.

 

[FarscapeGirl]

Thanks for the info. When did u acquire your in-state residency status?

2004. I think there's a link about getting in-state residency status on one of the pages for Class of 2013 students.

 

[MarquettePharm]

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[PharmaMaya]

I think the loop hole in residency may be if you're married...my husband isn't in school and so he would become a resident after 1 year...then I should become a resident b/c my spouse is a resident. Doesn't it work that way?

 

[diastole]

I think the loop hole in residency may be if you're married...my husband isn't in school and so he would become a resident after 1 year...then I should become a resident b/c my spouse is a resident. Doesn't it work that way?

Oh, I'd totally get married to save some cash. If you marry someone seeking citizenship, you might even get them to pay for your groceries.

 

[FarscapeGirl]

PistolPete,

I am an incoming P1 student at UW, and I have (or had, I just got my BS) the same numbers as you. I was in the 86th percentile on the PCAT.

Essentially, I wasn't a stellar applicant academically, but I think they do take into consideration extracirriculars (volunteer and work experience + clubs and leadership opportunities), and adding extra touches also helps (I asked a lot of questions during winter break and I also sent thank you emails to the three faculty members who conducted my interview that night).

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of us.

Achilles:
From what I know, you have to have lived in the state of Washington for a year excluding time you spent as a full time student. For most out of state students, this is impossible unless you take a year off beforehand. But if there's a loophole, I'd be more than willing to find out about it 🙂

I really don't think being a student will prevent you from being in-state. My husband and I were both full-time grad students for a year when we got residency. Check the website, but I think as long as you fill the other requirements, you can become an in-state student.

http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/residency/graduateProfessional.html