what do pharm schools really want?!?

[meerap]

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So when applying to schools, what are they really looking for? As in.. volunteering, pharm tech job... if you dont have those, what are the chances of still getting in with a decent gpa and pcat??

 

[lastemp]

So when applying to schools, what are they really looking for? As in.. volunteering, pharm tech job... if you dont have those, what are the chances of still getting in with a decent gpa and pcat??

It depends on which school you're applying to. Some schools look for a well-rounded person (gpa + leadership + extra curr). Some schools weigh more on GPA than others.... it all depends.

 

[Jackanese]

Most schools are looking for the candidate that stands out the most, whether its through GPA, extracurricular, leadership, etc. Most schools get above 1500 applications (CA schools) for a class of 100-150 students. As you can imagine, most of these applicants are the same, just plain average. They all have 3.2-3.6 GPAs with <1 year pharmacy experience and several community services and volunteers here and there and lab experience. Average can get you into pharmacy school though, but not the top pharmacy schools. Just maintain averages in all acceptance criteria and do one thing that makes you super unique. Go get 'em!

 

[Dr.Biassi]

They want a well rounded students. I mean by that students with not only good school records but the ones with different kind of experiences and who knows what they want as well as express them well.