March 2008 Archives

 

Pharmacy school application process is a monumental project for most students.  Applicants must be very articulated and present the application in well formatted "typed" version.  Many pharmacy schools offer online application process, especially if school require application through pharmcas.  Online application is convenient but ensure to review application before submitting.  Write each and every questions and answers on paper to review your applications.  Do not finish this application in 30 minutes, although some of applicants may have abilities and capable, most of applicants should carefully review their application.  When obtaining letter of recommendation select someone who knows you and who will highly recommend you versus someone who may hold a prestigious position in your academy world realm and barely knows you.  Letter of recommendation is one factor that you don't have much impact on its outcome.  Again, you should be selective but show act of kindness to your recommendator, like you realized that he has been wearing that old tie and you happened to work at Men's department.  If pharmacy school application does not utilize pharmcas, most of the applications can be downloaded via pharmacy school web sites.  Most of these downloadable applications are in Adobe Acrobat application.  You could actually print these applications and use typewriter but you could upgrade your software or simply ask your technical savy friend to format the adobe acrobat online application so you may write, print and save for future use.  If you have issues in regards to adobe acrobat you may contact me and I may be able to help.

It is difficult to decide about your future career.  Following questions may arise:  what if I don't like my career, is there diffierent options, does it pay well, what is opportunity cost like tuition and time. The decision to pursue a career in pharmacy is an excellent choice.  There's no need for alchemy when it comes to conjuring up golden employment opportunities in pharmacy. Pharmacy offers attractive salaries, a comfortable work environment, flexible hours, benefits society, and diverse career options. Obtaining a doctorate in pharmacy requires at least two years of pre-pharmacy and four years of pharmacy school. Because pharmacists are such a crucial component of health care, obtaining a pharmacy degree today is on par with attending medical school. Students interested in career in pharmacy should begin in high school by taking required or introductory courses such as physics, chemistry and biology, and calculus.  In fact, there are several pharmacy schools that admit students directly from high school and not requiring any college level preparatory courses.  Browse college websites to get a glimpse at what is required for entry.