Question: I am considering applying to Pharmacy School this year. However, I have only recently decided to pursue the profession after realizing that I wasn't excited about going to med school. I looked into Pharmacy and it seems to fit me perfectly. I took the MCAT last summer and scored decently (32R), but I have not yet taken the PCAT and therefore am a little wary of applying to Pharmacy school this year. My GPA is good (3.95 w/ full course load each semester, 'A's in all of the pre-reqs), and I have very little experience actually shadowing/working/volunteering in the pharmacy field (which I plan to do this summer and fall).
My question is this: Should I risk a low PCAT score/low experience application this year or apply next cycle after I have had the chance to study for the PCAT longer and gain some experience.
Answer: If I had to guess, I bet you can do well on the PCAT without the additional preparation time. The next exam that you could register for is in September 2012 (and then January 2013). I would recommend planning on taking the exam in September - that's two months of prep time.
Your GPA and strong prereq grades make you an excellent candidate and I would think that even with an average PCAT score that you will be a competitive applicant at most schools. I'd say go ahead and move forward without delay.
Good luck and please keep us posted.
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