Im in the 10th grade and i really want to attend vcu(Virginia Commonwealth University) or Howard University in Washington DC.I would like to go to a university with pharmacy. I live in Atlanta,Ga and I have a 3.0 or 3.4(all B's in mostly every class) gpa right now.Are those universities hard to get into and do i need to make higher grades to attend either of those colleges.And is it hard for an out of state kid to attend?
2007-09-28 11:08:11 · 8 answers · asked by Venus in Furs 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You'll find mixed results. Some universities readily accept out-of-state students as part of their diversity. Others, like the University of California system, take the children of tax-paying Californians first. Such statistics are published; try the Princeton Review.
2007-09-28 11:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Level 7 is Best 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VCU is a state school -- so it is harder to get into if you are an out-of-state resident. The average GPA is 3.15 and average SAT scores about 1100 (out of 1600). It is a decent school -- but less selective than some other public universities in Virginia (UVA, WIlliam & Mary, Virginia Tech).
Howard is a private school -- so the state you live in does not matter. The average GPA and SAT scores are similar to VCU. It is probably the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
You have a good shot at getting into these schools.
2007-09-28 11:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well in-state students have priority over out-of-state students. However, you're still given a chance. As long as you 1)maintain high grades (I would highly recommend taking any and all honors/ap classes you can without feeling overwhlemed or drained. These look especially great when you're applying to out of state schools. It'll help you stand out more). 2) When it comes time to apply the university, definately think about your admissions essay and give them a unique picture of who you are. State schools, anyone with a 3.8 gpa or over, has a guaranteed spot, at least here in California).
Good luck!
2007-09-28 11:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, even before you think about becoming a pharmacist you will need to pass all of your pre-pharmacy classes. Then you have to take your standardized exames to get into pharamcy school. If you are good in chemistry and the sciences you will do well, if not then I suggest you pursue a different career. Most students pursue medicine/pharmacy because the the demand and pay, but it is not easy. Secondly, public universities LOVES out of state students because they PAY MORE in tuition. Hope this helps you out.
2007-09-28 17:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no out of state kids are looked at the same way if they were to look at another kid from the same state. but of course it is harder to get into a university rather than a state college.
2007-09-28 11:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhm, i'd try to start getting A's. colleges really really prefer them. and u don't want to have the bare minimum GPA that they'll accept, cuz then u might just lose your change to even be accepted. for info about the colleges just go to their websites, and there should be stats on how competitive it is...... it costs more for out of state kids, and i think there's a slight preference for in state kids
2007-09-28 11:14:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jessicat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In state schools give their residents priority. Those schools do not accept pharmacy students directly out of high school. Most pharmacy schools like to see GPAs in the mid 3s. Howard is considered to be one of the worst pharmacy schools in the country. They are constantly on probation, and they almost lost their accreditation.
2007-09-28 13:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) It may be easier to get accepted into an out-of-state school precisely because of the tuition differential that the state would prefer to collect. 2) Many schools pride themselves on geographic diversity by claiming they have students from nearly all 50 states on campus which would work to your advantage. 3) In-state schools can have "unwritten" quotas when it comes to admitting certain "minorities" from in-state that could work against you.
2016-03-19 01:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter what schools you go to. You will need to do well in your required classes and your pcat in order to get a chance to get into pharm school. Saying this, your chances of getting into any of your 2 fav schools depends on the averages and range of the accepted marks for those schools.
2007-09-29 17:32:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋