Which 3 year programs should I apply to?

[SoylentGreen]

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BS Genetics with 3.79 some classes completed a decade ago
97% PCAT
Nervous in interviews = really doesn't do well.
will have less than a year RPhT experience/volunteer experience

Although the stats are high, the interview is a killer. Which schools might not look at that so much? Any 3 year with no interview process?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Lisa102]

Albany in NY is the only school I know of that doesn't conduct interviews and I believe it is a 3 year program. I get really nervous during interviews also but I found that the phone interview for LECOM wasn't too bad. I think I just get really nervous when there is somebody staring at me while I'm talking...I didn't like public speaking very much either. lol. Good luck!

 

[Farmercyst]

BS Genetics with 3.79 some classes completed a decade ago
97% PCAT
Nervous in interviews = really doesn't do well.
will have less than a year RPhT experience/volunteer experience

Although the stats are high, the interview is a killer. Which schools might not look at that so much? Any 3 year with no interview process?

Thanks in advance for any help.

I'm not sure which schools weight the interview heavier/lighter, but I'd say go for volume. The more you apply to either 1. The more comfortable you'll become with interviews (=do better) or 2. You play law of averages and your more likely to get in.

Not sure about no interview + 3 year. It's definitely searchable. I need to put the website in my sig. I use it frequently. Now I'll go look it up.

 

[KellyBean]

Albany is one, but since Albany doesn't require PCAT and 3.79 actually is not competitive for Albany. Lecom-Erie is also a 3 year program and it's phone interview. So you don't have to travel and I heard it's not bad.

 

[Rumplestiltazepam]

Pacific University in Oregon seems like a great 3year block program school but they take the interview very seriously. I would say any school that has an interview takes it seriously, they want to know if you will fit into their program.

 

[Farmercyst]

Here you go.

http://www.aacp.org/issi/membership/survey_psar.asp?CID=104&TrackID=&TrackID&TrackID=

When I searched 3 year program, no interview, it came up with 4 schools. I'm not sure how up to date it is but it listed Ferris State, Albany, LECOM, and Midwestern-Chicago.

Verified Albany: PharmCAS, Early Decision Participant, Interview Not Required
If I read it right you have to have a BS to be considered for 3 year.

http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolAlbanypage.htm
Transfer entry into the Pharm.D. program is available into our Accelerated Option only. Entry for freshman, Cytotechnology and B.S. programs will be processed by the College (www.acp.edu). The Accelerated Option is a year-round program offering students the opportunity to complete their Pharm. D. degree in three years. This intensive course of study is available beginning in the summer semester. Applicants with advanced credit or a B.S. in a related field will be considered for this program
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LECOM- Erie ,PA campus = 3 year. Sounds like "Assessment of verbal skills" (Interview) is by phone. Less formal, maybe not as nerve racking.
PharmCAS link to LECOM didn't mention if Bradenton campus was three year or not. Same application process for both.
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Midwestern Chicago says it's a four year program and has a "Mandatory Cadidate Visit" with "group interviews".

After the Office of Admissions receives all required materials, the applicant’s file is reviewed to determine the applicant’s competitiveness for an invitation to attend the Mandatory Candidate Visit. The applicant’s file may also be placed on a wait list pending possible openings toward the end of the Mandatory Candidate Visit cycle. Beginning with the 2007-2008 Admissions Cycle, standardized, group interviews of selected applicants in person will be conducted at the Mandatory Candidate Visit. Applicants will be evaluated on their verbal communication skills, their understanding of the pharmacy profession, their commitment to patient care and other elements as determined by faculty.

It had a Non-trad program w/completion in 2-4 years, but "The Chicago College of Pharmacy has accepeted its last class in Fall 2006. Admission to the program is closed." http://www.midwestern.edu/ccp/
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Ferris State appears to be 4-year now as well. "Ferris offers a six-year program leading to a doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The entering-level program operates on a 2-4 format. Pre-Pharmacy is two years with the last four years spent in the professional program provided by the College of Pharmacy. At Ferris, Pre-Pharmacy is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. Transfer guides are available for most of the state's colleges and universities. " http://catalog.ferris.edu/programs/220/

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I'd say based on my research that Albany is the only thing that meets your criteria 100% (Though it looks like you'd have to have a BS to go that route. LECOM comes next closest, but requires phone "assssment of verbal skills"

 

[LECOMorBUST]

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LECOM- Erie ,PA campus = 3 year. Sounds like "Assessment of verbal skills" (Interview) is by phone. Less formal, maybe not as nerve racking.
PharmCAS link to LECOM didn't mention if Bradenton campus was three year or not. Same application process for both.
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Bradenton is 4 years.

 

[SoylentGreen]

Thank you very much for all of your responses esp Farmercyst. I truly appreciate the answers and ideas. 👍 🙂

 

[PossiblyCrazy]

MCPHS-Worcester is 3 years. They do require an interview, but I believe, as do most (refer to interviews section for MCPH-Worcester) that the interview is NOT stressful and IS pretty laid back.