Goodluck to everyone going for the interview !!
I applied for waterloo 2013. I'm missing 1 social science credit, which I plan on doing in the spring term this year, and the thermodynamics course because at my school it is a third year course, which I plan on doing in fall 2012. I have 5 years of pharmacy work experience and a pretty strong gpa so I hope that these two make up for the disadvantage. Worst case scenario I'll apply again next year. Anyone else apply for Waterloo in 2013?
I'm pretty sure Waterloo currently does not offer a PharmD for its pharmacy students. Although their cirriculum is challenging, students will only graduate with a BSc in pharmacy (which is an honourable degree!) and not with a pharmD
A very common advice for the interview is to go into the interview looking confident.
Now, that never made sense to me. It seems like a good advice because people who got into pharmacy schools pass on this advice to others. But how can you feel confident when you don't know how your interview will go? You will get confidence only after your interview, knowing that everything went well. You can have courage before your interview, but not confidence.
I applied for waterloo 2013. I'm missing 1 social science credit, which I plan on doing in the spring term this year, and the thermodynamics course because at my school it is a third year course, which I plan on doing in fall 2012. I have 5 years of pharmacy work experience and a pretty strong gpa so I hope that these two make up for the disadvantage. Worst case scenario I'll apply again next year. Anyone else apply for Waterloo in 2013?
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that for 2013 applicants, all required courses needed to be completed by April 2012? I might be mixing it up with another school though. In that case wouldn't a fall 2012 course be too late?
I have taken a kaplan prep course but for the MCAT. I can say that Kaplan was the best investment I have taken towards my goals. I was able to increase my score by TEN points!! Kaplan may be expensive, but very promising. This could be different for the PCAT but kaplan works hard and do their research to ensure they create an effective program. good luck!i am doing my pcat in jan 2012 cycle. which is the best pcat study guide kaplan or the Dr. collins one? Does anyone know any good pcat prep classes in toronto or anywhere??
Interview done. Its going to be a long 10 days waiting till Novemebr 30th. Does anyone know if they'll be sending out acceptance e-mails? Or will we find out purely through Quest. And I have no idea what my Quest password is so do you guys think that'll be a big problem?
It was nice meeting you all yesterday.
I applied for waterloo 2013. I'm missing 1 social science credit, which I plan on doing in the spring term this year, and the thermodynamics course because at my school it is a third year course, which I plan on doing in fall 2012. I have 5 years of pharmacy work experience and a pretty strong gpa so I hope that these two make up for the disadvantage. Worst case scenario I'll apply again next year. Anyone else apply for Waterloo in 2013?
if you dont mind me asking, what is your pharmacy experience? I think that will really work to your advantage!
I had my interview on Saturday too.. the written test was alright and the interview went well.
I can't wait to hear back from them
9 (long) DAYS LEFT!!!!
doctorkod- good luck buddy but you;re definitely going to need a pharmacist reference to be competitive.
Thanks for the good luck!
I have been calling different shopper drug marts and they will have to get back to me. I am having a hard time finding pharmacies that are interested. Does anyone have any advice on how to get a volunteer position?
Just keep looking..that's all I can say. The economy's in such a slump that even pharm students have such a hard time finding pharmacies to volunteer/work in too
and wow, can't believe its November already with the interviews going on. Good luck soon-to-be 1T5s (just like me lol)..
Thanks for the encouragement.
I have called six different pharmacies and they all have turned me down. One pharmacy manager was even baffled at the idea of having a volunteer in his pharmacy saying that I was occupy valuable work time because of training and he wouldnt know what I could do around the pharmacy I am so desperate that I will SCRUB your toilets! (okay.. not that bad!)
I am starting to think connections now and asking people who know pharmacists personally and contacting them.. I think that might help but this has been a major headache! BLAST!
drkod I would use connections thats how I got my volunteer work. WIth the amount of pharmacies out there you definitely know someone that can get you in so Id go with that.
oh man longest 6 days of my life. I just have my email open constantly.
oh man longest 6 days of my life. I just have my email open constantly.
My days are going by soooooo slowly and I can't focus on anything!Do the days just get longer? hahaha
I have my email account connected to my phone I jump to check my phone every time is vibrates :S I am going crazy
My days are going by soooooo slowly and I can't focus on anything!
Yeah, same. Everytime my phone vibrates, I rush to see what it is.
hehe glad to know I am not the only one going crazy about this email
I emailed Louise, and she said that we'll know as soon as they do...and to be patient. Easier said than done.
When did you email her? today?
I called her yesterday she said we probably won't hear back from them before Monday
lol, when they say on or before nov. 30, they actually mean nov. 30. usually.
Mr. Potvin is gone from his office until today...I should know. =P
Auto reply said so anyway.
And I just received an e-mail so I go check it.
Pharma....prix - Pre Holiday Super Sale 2 Days Only!
...fml.
but yeah, they should just accept us all and start filling up the 2013 spots. =D
Word!
I emailed juile too, but no response from her. I am almost tempted to email Mr. Potvin, since he's the one marking the papers to see if he has finished them.
please let us know when you hear back from her
On a side note, how annoying was that Santa Claus parade?!! Traffic much!!!!
Auto reply said so anyway.
And I just received an e-mail so I go check it.
Pharma....prix - Pre Holiday Super Sale 2 Days Only!
...fml.
Tell me about it. =D
In any case...I'm trying to find ways to distract myself now...haha
OMGGG that was sooo annoying it was impossible to get on king, took me over 30 mins to get to UW main campus, should have only taken like 5 mins!!!!!