PharmCAS Basics
This is the centralized application service for pharmacy schools.
What is PharmCAS?
This GPA includes only science courses.
What is science GPA?
Working here gives direct pharmacy experience.
What is a pharmacy?
This type of interview involves multiple mini stations.
What is MMI (Multiple Mini Interview)?
This professional is commonly asked to write letters.
Who is a pharmacist?
This section includes your personal story and motivation.
What is the personal statement?
This is the minimum GPA most pharmacy schools require.
What is around 3.0-3.5?
This job is the most common pre-pharmacy position.
What is pharmacy technician?
This question asks why you chose pharmacy.
What is “Why pharmacy?”
This professor can write about your academic ability.
Who is a science professor?
This type of transcript must be sent to PharmCAS.
What is an official transcript?
These classes are required before applying.
What are prerequisites?
This type of experience involves helping without pay.
What is volunteering?
This quality schools want to see during interviews.
What is communication skills?
You should ask for letters this far in advance.
What is at least 1–2 months?
This status means your application is fully reviewed and ready for schools.
What is verified?
This improves your chances if your GPA is low.
What is retaking classes or improving grades?
This shows leadership and looks great on applications.
What is holding officer positions?
This is important to do before interview day.
What is research the school?
This helps recommenders write stronger letters.
What is resume?
This organization runs PharmCAS.
What is the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy?
This type of student completes pharmacy prerequisites before applying.
What is pre-pharmacy student?
This lets you observe a pharmacist’s daily job.
What is shadowing?
This should be sent after the interview.
What is thank-you email?
This quality makes recommendation letters strong.
What is knowing you well?