It's a reach, but if I want to attend CU Denver's Pharmacy school, I have to have a 3.5 to even get an interview. I currently average 3.0 - 3.2 depending on which classes you average in (all my schools vs. only some)
I have 3 semesters left before I start applying, plus 2 summer semesters.
High achievers: what are your tips for studying and scoring A's and B's in Organic Chem, A&P, and the like?
2007-01-11 08:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by Amber 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Oh no, I would never cheat. It's out of the question. What kind of pharmacist would I be if I was willing to cheat in order to pass a class?
2007-01-11 09:32:44 · update #1
I'm in pre-pharmacy at the moment and I know how competitive it is. A 3.5 is average but competitive. Depending on how many hours you have behind you, it shouldn't be hard to bring it to at least a 3.5, if you put your mind to it. I brought my average up from a 3.0 to a 3.5 in just two semesters with 3 semesters behind my back. The best advice is to STUDY as much as possible, especially for Organic Chemistry.
I just got out of Organic Chemistry I with a B and I learned that you must devote alot of your time to it, especially with memorizing the nomenclature and reactions. I did much better when i used flash cards, so i recommend that.
Also, it's not all about the grades. If you do some volunteering and job shadowing, it will look much better toward your pharmacy school. Well, hope this helped a little.
2007-01-11 09:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study hard and study effectively. Both are required. Review old tests, get a good study partner to quiz each other, and pick your professors' brains on the covered materials and tests.
Not too many tricks beyong that.
Avoid cheating, the risk/penalty outweighs any benefit. Its better to have a 3.4 and improving grades than get an F and tossed from school for cheating.
Good luck.
2007-01-11 17:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by janga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to achieve the very high marks is to thoroughly review the material taught in lectures during the semester. Make a rigourous study schedule during exam time. Review old exams if possible as your last stage of studying.
2007-01-12 01:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by NordicGuru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋