As of mid July the 2016 – 2017 cycle of the PharmCAS is officially open!
In case you’ve somehow missed it: The Pharmacy College Application Service
aka the PharmCAS ready to be conquered!
The Pharmacy Centralized Application Service (PharmCAS) is the general web-based application used to submit applications to one or multiple pharmacy programs is the U.S.
Keep in mind decision on admission comes completely from the schools and programs you are applying to and not from PharmCAS; they are only a service you submit your applications and transcripts through.
Completing your PharmCAS application is a big deal and not a task to be taken lightly!
So let’s go over a few keys things to get you started on the road to being accepted to pharmacy school!
Before You Apply
Read the instructions! FULLY & CAREFULLY. The PharmCAS website stressing this a lot and it’s important to know exactly what your getting into anyway so read it all!
Then you’ll create an account to get started on your application here.
Note: The PharmCAS suggests not to use a Hotmail email address. (Who still uses Hotmail? Just don’t.)
$ Cost $
Completing the PharmCAS costs $150 and includes sending it to one school. Each school beyond that is an additional $55. So to look at the math it’ll look like this…
Remember, specific schools may include secondary applications resulting in secondary application fees.
Plus considering possible expenses for traveling to different schools for visits and interviews, the whole application process can really add up so you’ll want to really do your research to narrow down the programs you want to apply to!
Deadlines
Here are some important dates to keep in mind and below are the schools’ with deadlines in 2016 to prioritize on you list of possible pharm programs…
FYI Early Decision Deadline = September 6, 2016!!!
PSA: the PharmCAS has provided a handy Application Checklist to help keep you on track!
With all the expense and stress of applying to pharmacy school, save yourself some trouble and check out PCAT Cracker for you PCAT prep and stay tuned to the blog for more topics on the application process like Getting Letters and Recommendation! That’s all for now!