PSAT in Nevada, ACT for Pharmacy Schools

Test Preparation
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<p>I received my PSAT results a few days ago and I got a 207 on it. I have to say that it's not the best score out there but I scored the highest in my school so I was pretty happy with it. I'm just wondering though, if I have a fighting chance for National Merit. I'd be happy making the first cut. Does anyone know the last cutoff for the state of Nevada last year? I'm crossing my fingers on my score and the cutoff score. </p>

<p>I also just got my ACT score today. I scored a 30, which was pretty good in my opinion considering it was my first time, I'm a junior, and I had no prep at all. My scores were:</p>

<p>English : 35
Math: 26
Reading: 32
Science: 27</p>

<p>I wanted to get into an Early Admission Pharmacy schools (the ones that automatically admit you to their pharmacy school as a freshman as long as you maintain your GPA) but my math and science scores aren't too great. Should I retake? I figure I needed at least a 31 for some of the scholarships I'm looking at in the colleges I was considering.</p>

<p>I'm not planning on going into any Ivy school. I'll be happy for a secure admission in a pharmacy school. I'm not Ms. Perfect Student but I definitely try in school. I'm ranked 1 right now with a 4.5 weighted GPA (but I have to admit myself that my school isn't the greatest), I'm a member of NHS, varsity swimmer and I do a bit of volunteering. I guess I jus want to find out if those will be enough for colleges to offer me enough money for college. A PharmD takes 6 years to complete and out-of-state colleges as well as private ones do cost quite a bit.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the help. =)</p>

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<p>Unless we know what schools you are talking about, there is little we can offer. However, if you are looking for a scholarship and believe you need at least a 31 (and in the usual case, the higher the score the better for any scholarship so you are probably correct), then the retake option or taking the SAT should definitely be considered. Colleges that offer scholarships on the basis of GPA/test scores very often have different scholarship levels depending on your scores -- for example being first in your class and having a 30 ACT may get you 1/4 tuition but being first and having a 34 may get you full tuition. You should also note that the science score is not likely to be considered the more important score for admission, the composite usually is, and when colleges go to subscores, many consider the math and English scores to be the more important subscores. In fact there are some "science" and engineering schools, like Rose-Hulman and Georgia Tech, that actually ignore the science subscore and consider only your math and English scores.</p>

<p>As to your PSAT, I do not know whether that will come close to qualifying for national merit recognition. However, even if it does, you would still need to take the SAT if you want to try be a National Merit Award Finalist.</p>

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<p>I've been looking into direct entry pharmacy schools such as Oregon State, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and a recent one someone told me about, Duquesne University.</p>