What schools have a 0-6 pharmacy program and what are their requirements?!?

Question

Right now I am a senior in high school and want to become a pharmacist. I had the opportunity to become a pharmacy technician during the summer at a local CVS which gave me great hands on experience and has increased my passion for pharmacy. I really need to know the requirements for 0-6 pharmacy schools preferably on the east coast but still wouldn't mind the west coast. I have some in mind including URI, UCONN, Northeastern, MCPHS, Rutgers.

I have a 3.47 gpa and my ACT score could be better. (I'm working on it!) I also have over 80 hours of community service, and am incredibly active in numerous clubs: President of Ecology Club, Latin Club, Student Counsel, Math Team (Varsity), and I am extremely involved in the school orchestra and an outside of school orchestra.

What are my chances of getting into a 0-6 pharmacy school?!

Answer 1

Here's a FAQ on pharmacy admission, it lists the schools that have the 0-6 program and early assurance.

http://www.aacp.org/site/tertiary.asp?TR...

Your chances are fair, but don't worry if you can't get in. You have a 2nd chance, do well in undergrad and apply for the 4+2 programs.

Answer 2

Hi, as soon as I saw that you had a question about pharmacy schools, I had to answer it lol. I'll also try to give you some advice on the upcoming college app process. I was going to pursue a career in pharmacy too, but I'm going for a different field in science right now for my own personal reasons. You don't mention where you live, but I know three schools in NYC that have pharmacy programs. The first: St. John's University (which is where I go to now; I'm a freshman there), second: University at Buffalo, and third: Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus). I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that all 3 pharmacy programs are 6 yrs long; I know for sure that St. John's program is 6 yrs long. It's called the PharmD program, which is the degree you are going to get if you didn't know. Based on the percentage of program completion from when I last checked, which was about 4months ago, Buffalo has a better percentage but it is more difficult to stay in the program than in St. John's. For Buffalo, after the 1st 2 yrs in the program, there is a test you must take and pass in order to stay in the program, or so I've heard, while at St. John's once, you're accepted into the program, you are guaranteed a spot there for all 6 yrs unless u decide to transfer out. I don't know too much about L.I.U. so if you're interested do some research by going to their official website. Actually, I suggest looking at the sites of both St. John's and Buffalo to get more info. A good site to look at too for general info about a college like location, tuition, majors, requirements, etc. is www.collegeboard.com, which you should know about if you've taken the SAT. That site has, I assume, every college in the US listed so just do a search for it. You could also let it help you find colleges based on what you want to study.

As for your chances of getting into a school, I would say you'd have a pretty good chance of getting into a school you want to go to. Also, if you can, increase your hours of community service. Your gpa is in the 90's so thats good; keep it up =], and I see that you are involved in many things outside of academics, which is VERY good; colleges like to see that. I think your chances of getting into St.John's is quite high. I think it would also help if you have a background in science, esp. chemistry. I see that you had hands on experience; DEFINITELY include that in your college apps. I'd say you're quite prepared for college apps time, except that you feel your ACT could be higher. Achieve the highest scores that you can, but also remember that those scores are not everything. You could also try the SAT if you haven't. Oh, and if your school requires an essay for the application, write the best that you can because it can affect your chances of getting accepted greatly. It's the only thing they see from you that shows who you are as a person so don't try to suck up too much or boast; just basically tell a story (of course, this depends on the essay topic). Definitely get your english teacher to help revise or help you on different types of college app essays, or there are online sites that are helpful too.

Well, I've pretty much written an essay here LOL. It's time for me to stop. I wish you good luck on your search for the right college for you. Remember not to procrastinate on college apps! XD