I just recieved my grades for this semester and they do not look good. I got a D in calculus and a C+ in Biology II. I did put forth the effort in these courses. How will pharm school adcoms view me? I have tried for 2 years to get a job as a pharm tech with no luck. The only thing I have under my belt is 2 years of Volunteer exp in a school/hopital emergency room. I would like to hear from practicing pharmacists as well.
2006-12-16 08:21:14 · 8 answers · asked by PharmGirl2012 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Unfortunately, I would think your math and science skills would need to be up to par to be a successful pharmacist. My best advice would be just to work a tad bit harder, practice math problems, etc.
You've got that volunteer work on your side though. Best of luck!
2006-12-16 08:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous :) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pre-Pharm like Pre-Med is not a major but more of an advising track or list of advised classes to take. I went to a school, for prePharm, which had a pharmacy program, but there are plenty of pharm students who went to schools which do not have a program. If you are on the 2 year prePharm track, you'll probably not have to name a major. The most common majors are biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. California is the hardest state, in terms of admissions. You'll need closer to a 3.5 GPA, and that is also true at a lot of pharmacy schools. It's hard to get into a school, period. My own school has an acceptance rate of 1 in 9. The overall average GPA for successful applicants is about 3.4-3.5.
2016-05-22 23:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are a high school senior - My family did a lot of college visits this year as my son in interested in Pharm D - I think with your low GPA your best best to get accepted would be some ultra stellar SAT and ACT scores - If you have not taken these I would get involved in an intensive review course - this may be your best bet
2006-12-16 08:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Extremely, extremely low. Almost no one gets accepted with less than a 3.0 GPA.g The average GPA is close to a 3.5. Retake courses which you got a C or worse in, and get a bachelors. Then, maybe you'll have a chance.
2006-12-16 13:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you have a slim chance because pharm schools looke at your grades in science classes.
If you still have time, get A's in your other science classes to make up for this.
2006-12-16 09:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by blogaholicness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let's see..... you tanked calculus and biology.......no chance for you
Sorry. You must retake those courses. A 2.7 GPA absolutely will not cut it!
2006-12-19 03:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take the classes over again and do better. they will look at the better grade.
2006-12-16 08:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by yahoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slim
2006-12-16 08:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋