I am stressed too! lol we're in the same boat. I take the PCAT next Wednesday the 19th so hopefully that goes well. Hampton is also my first choice. Where are you from?
Born and raised in Mississippi ! I went to school and Xavier in New Orleans and now I am an Southern Miss in Mississippi. You're a chem major? Thank you and good luck to you too on yours! I'm praying that we all get in. If you don't mind I have a question about the application. Are you typing your answers to the app or writing them out? And since we both are considered transfers do you know if we also have to complete the transfer essay? I think if we help one another through the way the process will be easier let me know if you need any help of reading/ giving feed back on your personal statement or whatever you can read mine also I just got mine proofread and correct by my English teacher. Feel free to text me too it'll be nice to talk with you!!!!
Hey, I just finished my personal statement also. Haven't gotten it proofread yet but I would definitely love to get your number so we can discuss it more. I am a bio major, chem minor. Since I have good handwriting, I am writing mine out but the personal statement will be typed of course. IDK about the transfer essay I was going to call and ask. Im also confused about whether we have to do the undergrad application? I think we have to do both undergrad and pharm application sheets but Im unsure. I am excited I have a friend to go through this journey with. Maybe we can even be roommates?! Who knows? But I am doing my best and giving the rest to GOD. Im sure we will both get in!
I called them last week about that. We have to do the undergrad app since we are transfers. We do not have to complete the transfer essay. But you should call also let me know if they tell you otherwise. YES! Definitely could be roommates. I will send you my number and we can chat and keep in contact throughout this journey
I don't think the PCAT plays a major role for Hampton. I'm not sure what my composite percentile is. I scored a 400. To answer your question I think they will look into other things over the pcat
I'm working on the required pre-reqs now, and plan on taking the PCAT in November. For those of you that have already taken the PCAT do you have any tips or advice? I'll be applying for this coming Fall, but won't be done with the pre-reqs til this summer....I hoping my 8 years of being a pharmacy technician and letter of recommendations will make up for not having my pre-reqs completed yet.Hey! I would say really know your chemistry and biology. It was pretty in depth. It could be overwhelming if you've never took a long test like that before. I would advise a good study prep program or book. You have experience so that's good 8 years is a long time. Good luck!Hey everybody
Thank you! Good luck to you as well! I have a couple prep books, that I've been reviewing and I'm thinking of purchasing a couple of the practice test from the PCAT website. I was reading through some of the previous comments, so transfer students do not need to complete a transfer essay, just a personal statement?
Yes! You don't have to do the transfer essay just the personal statement
yes, I have
Thank you, what do you think about being a pharmacist for the military?
I totally agree with her. I think that would be great. I have been in the military for 3 years now and if accepted into pharmacy school everything will be taken care of. My bachelors was free bc of this. I love it
Awesome! I think that's the route I'm looking at, once I graduate I'm going to become a military pharmacist.
I have yet to hear back from them. I have called and emailed multiple times....when i did get one email response a week ago they said that they were going to start letting transfer students know if they got an interview....so i wonder if they actually did or not.
Not yet
They told me I would hear back on Thursday, March 16th. Did they tell you a specific date in your interview?
Where can you find that info?
I had my interview March 16th and I had called Monday and Tuesday. They called me back yesterday and said letters were being sent out in the mail. So you may be receiving it soon hopefully.
That is very disappointing, but these test scores are under the old Dean, Dr. Harris. I have spoken with Dr. Iyer and I believe he is on the right track to a better NAPLEX Pass rate. The school is also being more selective with their acceptance and putting programs in place to practice NAPLEX and revise areas of weakness. The Hampton Univ Pre-Pharmacy program will also be revised in the next year or so to include 3 years of study before entering the Pharmacy School. I look forward to seeing 2018 test results!
Congrats, I received mine over the weekend as well.
So Hampton is looking at a 3+4 year program and probably students would need to complete a PGY1 residency to be competitive in the job market? 8 years of school...can't wait to see who signs up for those loans.
It is your money so do what makes you happy.
Been trying to figure that out as well. Cannot get a good answer other than hyperbole.
