I really need a chem 1 credit w/lab and thought about taking CHE 131E at MCPHS. Has anyone taken it? Is it possible to complete both lab and lecture in under 2 months?

Did anybdy take the UIC interview last night?

How was it? Was it hard or easy? Did you get an acceptance yet?

Has anybody received a call that you got accepted to Albany college of pharmacy and health science? Or did anyone get a rejection letter or anything?

Has anyone applied here for this cycle? When did you get your interviews? Do they reject a lot of people?

Which school is better? Do they both take rejects from the PA program? Can you get a residency after either one of them? If your the top of the class at either can you get a residency? What about going into academia / teaching at a pharmacy school?

Hey y’all!

So I submitted my applications to the University of Tennessee and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on October 4th. It was reviewed and verified by PharmCAS on October 8th. I received an interview invitation from UAMS in literally 2 hours and from UT after a week.

I submitted my application to the University of Oklahoma (my #1 choice) on October 14th, before the priority deadline. I got an email saying my application was under review the same day. I haven’t heard anything from them since. Their first interview date for priority applicants is December 14th (with no guarantee of that interview date for being a priority applicant, obviously). Granted, their priority interviews are later than the other two schools. Is this cause for worry? I wonder if, for some reason, my application didn’t stand out to them like it did to the other two school. Am I worried for nothing?

Any input is appreciated, thanks!

Hello guys,

My dream school is UT Austin. Can anyone tell me the general form or the questions from UT Austin? I want to prepare myself for the future. Thank you.

Just submitted my application for the priority deadline and I am incredibly nervous.

Any advice? Does anyone have experience with applying a second time? Thanks in advance.

I’ve accepted I won’t make the priority deadline for my #1 school. Upset with myself but would rather have a better personal statement than rush my application.

Does anyone have personal experience of how this affects your acceptance? I know I will not be considered for scholarships anymore but didn’t know if it also decreases your chances of getting in.

I have graduated two years ago with an associate degree. A year ago I started working as a pharmacy tech. This inspired me to become a pharmacist. I have some pre reqs that I need to take. My questions whats a good 2+4 program that also has online options?

Planning to submit my application on the day of deadline. Does anyone know if PharmCAS takes additional time to process the applications or verify any details when submitted last-minute?

Does USC pharmacy school send acceptance/rejection letter after the interviews once it hits the two week mark or do they usually send it earlier?

Hi everyone! I had a question about my application regarding academics. I’m currently completing my bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences, and I recently met with an advisor regarding classes. I usually take 12-14 credit hours per semester, but when talking to my advisor, who is also a pre-health advisor for the university’s pharmacy school, she basically said that my academic record will look weak. She explained that pharmacy schools want their undergrad applicants to have history of taking “heavy science focused semesters” which includes taking 15-17 credit hour semesters. I’m currently working as a tech part time, and completing a few other extracurriculars including university organizations and volunteering. I just feel like taking another class or two on top would be a bit overwhelming along with everything else I have, but she told me that I won’t be able to get in if I can’t handle a heavier schedule.

Is this something that I should change when registering for future semesters? I definitely want to be as competitive and prepared as I can be when applying for pharmacy school, and it kind of crushed me a little hearing that from her. I’ve had a habit of taking on more than I could handle, so I try to be more self-conscious in taking on new responsibilities.

Thank you in advance for any advice or insight you might have.

Hi! I’m an international student planning to move to the US soon.

I’ve been accepted to the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Ohio State University (OSU), and I’m still waiting to hear from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). I’m leaning towards UMN and UIC, but I’d love to hear about the pros and cons of each from a student’s perspective.

My goal is to work in a hospital after graduation, and since the tuition fees are similar for international students, that’s not a major concern for me.

Additionally, I applied for UCSF but haven’t heard back from them. Has anyone else gotten an interview offer?

Thank you!

Please let me know if you guys know any specific information about these schools.

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I'm currently applying to pharmd programs and I'm looking to add other schools to my list.

I see a lot of schools which have something like a 90% match rate, but then a 30% attendance rate. Do those numbers come from people applying and then declining due to finances, location, or family situations? Or are there other factors involved?

There are things I love about both schools! My only concern with tech is the somewhat online learning style since the professors are not all at a specific campus. I love UNT’s campus and vibe overall but have heard their stats have been “low” compared to other schools. I like that tech in Dallas has great opportunities being so close to big hospitals... Any advice??

Hello, When I filled out the prerequisite for my program I realized they require anatomy and physiology II which was not a class yet when I took anatomy and physiology I. Now I see that the school requires it. I have a bachelor of science in biology. Does that mean they will reject me? That’s the only class I’m missing

anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back after interview? i had mine a few weeks ago but i haven’t heard anything back

Hi all,

I applied to UT a day prior to priority deadline. I haven't received an interview request yet, but get the weekly email that my application is still being reviewed. Has anyone gotten an interview yet?

Thanks.

I am a college freshman currently majoring in biochemistry on the predental track. Becoming a dentist is my dream career for a few reasons. I will be able to use science daily. I will be able to treat conditions both medically and surgically. Dentistry involves a lot of manual dexterity which I really like. I like that I have the ability to practice independently and specialize in different fields such as orthodontics and periodontics. I like the intersection between aesthetics and medicine specifically, and the income potential of a dentist is also very nice. However I am aware that dental school is extremely competitive. Overall my main goal in life is to pursue a career in healthcare where I can make huge impacts on patients lives daily and use my science knowledge daily in practice. While I would love to become a dentist one day I want to keep my options open so I don’t get my hopes up when the time does come.

I was recently able to shadow a pharmacist at a hospital near my university and I could also see myself as a pharmacist. The responsibilities of a clinical pharmacist are very hands on and it’s even more science-y than dentistry which I really like. I also like that I have the ability to practice independently. If I don’t get into dental school the first time I will more than likely apply again but if I don’t get in the second time I am thinking about becoming a pharmacist as a back up plan.

Some other things I liked about becoming a dentist is the extremely high demand and overall dentists are very well paid. I would never be without a good paying job as a dentist. Pharmacists aren’t as demanded as Dentists and the salary for pharmacists seems to be getting even lower. It also seems a lot of pharmacists end up going into retail pharmacy even after residency, I would hate to go through all those years of schooling just to end up at CVS (no offense if that is your goal but it is not my goal). I think clinical pharmacy is a perfect back up for if I don’t get into dental school but I am worried about the future of the pharmacy profession if I was to go to pharmacy school.

I just want to see other people’s opinions. I was able to shadow a retail pharmacist back in high school and that was one of the reasons I decided against pursuing pharmacy in the first place. However I could genuinely see myself as a clinical pharmacist, I also wouldn’t mind exploring industry pharmacy as research is also very interesting to me. I did consider other backups such as optometry, veterinary and physician assistant. However optometry seems very repetitive, I don’t see myself committing that many years of schooling to treating animals I love animals but not enough to go into a significant amount of debt studying them. I want to be able to practice independently in whatever career I do pursue and I know I wouldn’t be satisfied with physician assisting.

Hello! I applied to university of south florida (usf)'s pharmacy program about 2 weeks ago and haven't heard back. Has anyone heard from them? If so, how long did it take to get a response? Also, what should I do - call, wait, email?

Hi guys. I have a interview coming up and I wanted to have some questions prepared to ask. What questions did you ask during your interview?

Hi, I'm currently in grade 12 in STEM and planning to take BS in Pharmacy as my program. How difficult is Pharmacy? (I’m not good at math) Is Pharmacy an in-demand job? what will happen to me after I graduate? What opportunities are waiting to me locally and internationally? Also, how's the expenses of studying BS Pharmacy?(Planning to study in FEU)

I’m most interested in cost and quality of education.

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Haven’t seen a lot of people on here talking about SWOSU COP. Everyone I’ve spoken to in person about it only has good things to say. Is this the superior COP in Oklahoma? Is there an advantage of going here rather than OU? Would appreciate your input…

I’m currently attending a Pharmacy Tech college for my associates degree and work as a Pharm Tech Trainee (soon to be licensed Pharmacy Technician) I’m about halfway done with my current program and have a 4.0 GPA. It won’t cover the pre-requisites but I’ll figure that out soon enough. I do not live in San Francisco area, I live about an hour & 30 minutes away without traffic away + bridge toll so I’m thinking about relocating to San Francisco while I attend this school (if I do go, that is) it’s a three year program, and I read that they have scholarships and other programs to lower the costs. What are the eligibility requirements for those programs? Any general advice, has anyone attended this school and what school did you attend for your prereqs? Are the professors decent, do you feel like you’re actually being engaged with, and learning? Considering the NAPLEX pass rate, I would assume it’s a good school, but I want to hear actual people giving their raw opinion. The good, the bad, the ugly, all of it.

I have a virtual interview coming up and was wondering if it’s okay if I wore khakis with a dress shirt instead of a suit and tie?

Which is more worth it to become a pharmaceutical scientist? Or a stable life?