University of waterloo Pharmacy c/o 2021

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Hi guys!
I've decided to create a thread for Waterloo applicants, for the January 2017 admission cycle.
We can share our stats and any knowledge about the application process 🙂
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I am applying to waterloo pharm. Third year 83%
 
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Wow this thread is so dead!
Who else is super pumped for the round of admissions this year?
🙂
 
@prepharm2727 Make sure to include all your work/volunteering/hobbies, not just the things you think are related to pharmacy. Hope it helps!
 
Currently applying from Second Year at McMaster... what are my chances?

Cumulative average ~ 82%
Prerequisite average ~ 81%
Don't have many extracurriculars in university (just some general member positions) but have a decent amount of high school volunteering and work too.
Volunteered at a Shoppers pharmacy for about a year (2 years ago) and at a local pharmacy the past summer.
Taking 3 of the required courses this semester though because I am only in second year (Winter 2017), they are in progress and so I don't have a mark for them yet but will be completed by final transcript date, will this affect my chances?

Thanks! 🙂
 
@21rx The 3 courses you're taking won't disadvantage you. People have been admitted missing up to 3 courses (on condition they complete them before the start of the program).
 
I get the impression UW wants more rounded candidates whereas UofT pretty much looks at academics. I've applied to both, and my academics are strong but I have no extracurriculars and really dont have many hobbies outside of watching movies/gaming (oops).

In terms of academics, my cGPA is around 3.75-3.8 (for my Hon.BSc degree) and I also have an MSc in Physiology and a primary author paper on the way. I know these things will give me cred at UT, but do I have any chance of making it at Waterloo?
 
DrFunky said:
I get the impression UW wants more rounded candidates whereas UofT pretty much looks at academics. I've applied to both, and my academics are strong but I have no extracurriculars and really dont have many hobbies outside of watching movies/gaming (oops).

In terms of academics, my cGPA is around 3.75-3.8 (for my Hon.BSc degree) and I also have an MSc in Physiology and a primary author paper on the way. I know these things will give me cred at UT, but do I have any chance of making it at Waterloo?
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You do the GPA, but that means you're only one-third of the way there for an interview. They look equally on your AIF, as well as your reference letter. If you can do really well on your AIF/get a solid reference letter. You have a good chance for an interview. If you make it for the interview nothing else matters besides the interview and the SFA test.
 
TheLegend said:
You do the GPA, but that means you're only one-third of the way there for an interview. They look equally on your AIF, as well as your reference letter. If you can do really well on your AIF/get a solid reference letter. You have a good chance for an interview. If you make it for the interview nothing else matters besides the interview and the SFA test.
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Awesome, thanks! Do you know when they usually send out info re: interviews?
 
AIF submitted!!
Good luck to everyone, hopefully I land an interview this year
 
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Hey Yall! Im SOOO excited for this years admissions process, im on the waterloo pharm site everyday 😛

Ive been a pharmacy assistant for four years (senior position now) with over 3400 hours experience. i am also shadowing at two hospital pharmacies. I volunteer at a hospital and a cancer society, and am also going to the dominican republic for a community healthcare experience with local doctors. My reference is a pharmacist AND a waterloo pharm preceptor! Just worried about my marks, not the best since a very close family member had cancer.
I really hope to get an interview, im in love with pharmacy 😀 Good luck to you all !!
 
wizardpharm said:
Hey Yall! Im SOOO excited for this years admissions process, im on the waterloo pharm site everyday 😛

Ive been a pharmacy assistant for four years (senior position now) with over 3400 hours experience. i am also shadowing at two hospital pharmacies. I volunteer at a hospital and a cancer society, and am also going to the dominican republic for a community healthcare experience with local doctors. My reference is a pharmacist AND a waterloo pharm preceptor! Just worried about my marks, not the best since a very close family member had cancer.
I really hope to get an interview, im in love with pharmacy 😀 Good luck to you all !!
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What range are your marks in if you don't mind me asking?
 
@wizardpharm your overall average has to be 75% for your application to be considered. Might be safe to check with admissions if you're not sure if you meet the cutoff.
 
Hi everyone,
I also applied. I'm from Montreal, so the educational system is a little different for us. Here are my stats:

Academics:
McGill U - 3.4 cGPA (graduating this term with a BSc in Physiology)
CEGEP - 83%
Overall ~ 80% (Mean - McGill and CEGEP)
Prereq - 81%

Work/research/volunteer:
Worked for a year and 1/2 as a clinical research assistant, did study visits and published 3 abstracts and perhaps a paper soon. I have a Clinical Research certificate and currently doing a lab research project on cancer immunotherapy. Volunteered 100+ hours in hospitals and worked as a chemistry grader/tutor. Also started a not-for-profit organization last year that's still active now.

Any takes on my chances? I have a LoR from a nephrologist.

Best of luck to all.
 
Update: This year uWaterloo received over 650 applications for Pharmacy for 120 spots available.
 
Hey guys! We're so close to hearing about interviews!!
I was wondering how many extracurriculars you guys listed in your AIF, thanks!
 
prepharm2727 said:
how many applicants and how many people usually get interviews?
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I believe there are about 650 applicants this year. They have around 120 places, 20 of which are reserved for CAP. They'll probably interview about 200-240 people.
 
In case anyone is interested, the demographics @ UofT & Waterloo pharmacy is very different
- @ UWaterloo, the majority of the class is ~ 20 y.o
- @ UofT, majority of the class have a bachelor degree (~ 23 y.o & up)
 
I'm from Montreal too. Quick question: Are we going to receive the interviews invitations right after midnight or during the day ?
 
ChrisRx said:
I'm from Montreal too. Quick question: Are we going to receive the interviews invitations right after midnight or during the day ?
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Past forums said that they received emails during the day, in the morning/afternoon
 
Will we be notified even if we don't get an interview?
 
Has anyone received an email yet?
 
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