Chances for Pharmacy?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>Background:
Location: New Jersey
Ethnicity: Asian (Indian) American
Gender: Male
School Type: Public, sends many grads to top schools </p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: 3.49 UW, 3.98 W (downward trend with a C in AP Chemistry junior year)
SAT: 1490/2220 (800 math, 690 critical reading, 730 writing)
SAT IIs: 800 Math Level 2, 660 Physics
APs (not sending): Chemistry (2), European History (2); will take Calc AB, Statistics, and Spanish
Courseload: Will have taken 5 APs and 10 honors courses by end of high school
No Class Rank or Percentile</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Volunteer/Work Experience:
1. Future Business Leaders of America (10-12)
2. Debate Club (10-12)
3. Games Club (9-12) - Secretary, President
4. Economics Club (10-12) - Secretary
5. Volunteer at library (Summers 2006-2009), Volunteer at Hospital (10-11)
6. Business Internship (Summer 2009)
7. Teaching and Counselling at an orphanage in India (Summer 2009)
8. Part-time employment as a lifeguard (10-12)
9. Music - Piano (9-12), Trumpet for school band (9-12)</p>

<p>Essays/Recommendations:
Essays: Working hard on them
Teachers Recs: Generic
Guidance Counselor Rec: Generic</p>

<p>Honors/Awards:
Will probably get National Merit Semifinalist (217 PSAT)</p>

<p>So how are my chances for the School of Pharmacy?</p>

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<p>I’d say they’re not very strong, but not too weak either. You have a pretty average GPA but the SAT score is good and you have lots of ECs. I think you should definitely write the essay about the orphanage in India, so far that’s what really sets you apart.</p>

<p>Rutgers Pharm is super selective…I really wanted to go there but gave up that dream when I found out how much I really hated Chemistry. I know their expectations are generally high, but I know they’ve rejected kids with perfect SAT/II scores, APs, ECs, you name it…but they’ve also accepted kids with almost no ECs and just average grades.</p>

<p>I really don’t know how they do it…maybe they pick out of a hat? But the application is up already, I suggest you just fill it out and send it in as early as you can. You don’t have to worry about teacher recs either so it’s really a fast process.</p>

<p>Hope that helps!</p>

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<p>LOL they took someone from my school who pretty much failed chem and is only in it for the money</p>

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<p>EDIT: I actually got a C in AP Biology (not my thing). I made a typo, I got a B in chemistry honors. Sorry for the confusion.</p>

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<p>Everything I said still stands.</p>