Pharmacy Schools Entrance Strategies

As with most potential students, knowing where to start can be hard to determine.

One thing you'll want to consider is why you actually wish to become a pharmacist. This is something that will more than likely come up during your school's admission interview. Also, carrying a pharmacy degree opens up a wide variety of option for you later on down the road when it comes to the what you do and what type of environment you wish to work in. Knowing where and how you want to work as a pharmacist is important while pursuing your education to be one, for both yourself and also during the interview.

An overall 3.0 GPA, along with the same in cumulative science, are things you will need to obtain in order to gain admission into most schools. This means not only focusing on your general studies, but specifically ones aimed at your career path.

The earlier you apply, the better the chances that you'll get interviewed. Try to be prepared in advance and know ahead of time as to when the school you are trying to get into will be accepting applications, and when they no longer will be. Know what you'll need to have with you and make sure to have your transcripts, PCAT scores (if needed), personal statements, the required number of recommendation letters, and anything else the school requires for admission.


With the very important PCAT exam, which most schools will require, you will want to study up on biochemsitry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, as well as physics and quantitative reasoning. You can find numerous study aids in workbooks or software with test examples to help you.

Another way to stand out is by trying to get some pharmacy experience in and learning straight from the pros. This will not only let you watch with more hands-on experience, but it will also give you something to shine a bit during admission interview into pharmacy schools, showing that you are serious and dedicated enough to join.