<p>I am trying to get into pharmacy school, but my GPA is around a 2.8 and I received an F on my transcript in a science class that is not required for pharmacy schools. I can't retake the class I got an F in, so I was wondering if that would drastically hurt my chances of getting into pharmacy school. My past grades are sub-par (Bs, Cs, and some As). Should I not even try to apply to a pharmacy school and pursue something else or should I give it a shot? If I should try to pursue something else, any suggestions on what that could be? My major right now is biochemistry. Any help would be great!</p>
<p>I’d say give it a shot. With so many pharmacy schools out there you can get in <em>somewhere</em> if you have pharmacy experience, are generally well-rounded and apply broadly. I haven’t really looked at this SDN thread, but I’m guessing it’d have some good information (and this topic has been discussed in other SDN threads. Just use the search function).</p>
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<p>Thanks for your input! It really helped a lot!</p>
<p>Honestly…? Your chances of getting into pharmacy school are very very slim. Yes, there are many schools out there, but a 2.8 is not good anywhere.</p>
<p>To add on to my previous post and bouncing off of the other poster:</p>
<p>Some schools will put an emphasis on GPA from the most recent 60 credits or some time-frame. If your GPA is better in this situation, I’d take the time to look for those specific schools.</p>
<p>Yes, a 2.8 is a long shot, but definitely not unheard of. That being said, you also have to make sure you stand out in other parts of your application. Extensive leadership, volunteering, a great PCAT score, etc. will improve your chances. The earlier you start establishing these, the better. You can also talk to admissions staff at schools you’re interested in to see what they think you can do to increase your chances of matriculation. You may have to apply to a lot of schools and you may have to apply more than one cycle, but it’s not a lost cause.</p>