Is it possible to enter a pharmacy school after you've?

Question

attended a local community college to complete your prepharm....i know it's probably possible but if it is indeed how hard is it...do they throw your application away if your from a community college..lol

Answer 1

I did exactly that and got into UF COP. But there are not many in my class like me. From what I understand, you have to maintaing a GPA of 3.8 or higher and get above 75 pecentile in PCAT, also try doing that by taking at least 15 or more credits each semester, I know it played some role in my getting in.

Answer 2

You are a very likely, and just as likely; UT's Pharm school reps have had a seminar at my CC for CC students telling us what it takes to get in. I also look at the Pharmacy college's website, and under their admission statistics, most of the entering class received their Pre-Pharm degree from a CC (Understandably its MUCH cheaper, def. NOT because its easier). Grades are important, but you must have more going for you than that. Most anyone can get good grades, but they want to know that you are well rounded in other areas, such as volunteering, clubs, working in a pharmacy enviroment (even as a cashier), as well as holding a nice ample semester load.

Answer 3

The chances are very low, and depending on the state, next to impossible. You have to be above average in everything. My school accepts less than 5 pure CC student per year out of a class of 162. They waitlisted a CC student who have a 3.8 and a PCAT of 80. If that same student went to a 4 year school, he would have been accepted.

Answer 4

You are just as likely to gain admission as a person who attended the senior college. Much depends on your point average.