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Midwestern University Chicago

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Office of Admissions
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, Illinois
60515
Phone: 1–800–458–6253

Email: admissil@midwestern.edu
Website: www.midwestern.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: Spring and Fall every year
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
740
• Estimated number accepted:
400
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
214
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
30
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
1
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
typically 40% of class are out-of-state students
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
60%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.25
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
We do not have a minimum score requirement, however, the average 2009 PCAT composite score was an 71%.

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
62
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
90
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
3
8
8
3
3
6
3
3
3
6
8
 

Other clarifying information: *Social and Behavioral Science Electives: Includes courses within the areas of psychology, sociology and anthropology.
**General Education Electives** Any course not related to science, math, physical education or healthcare. Recommended course include arts and humanities, additional social and behavioral sciences, foreign language, business and computer courses.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or from a recognized post secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciences, six hours in non-remedial English composition, and three hours in speech/public speaking.
Applicants who wish to receive transfer credit for prerequisite coursework completed outside the U.S. or at a Canadian institution that does not use English as its primary language of instruction and documentation must submit an official, detailed, course-by-course evaluation obtained from one of the following evaluation services:

International students who do not provide documentation of acceptable U.S. or Canadian course/degree equivalency will not receive credit, and will be required to complete all prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university in the United States, or a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
March 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
The MWU Admissions office will automatically e-mail out a supplemental application to applicants who meet the minimal requirements. That is an overall grade point average AND science grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June 2010, August 2010 or October 2010. We can not guarantee that full consideration will be given to applicants who take the PCAT for the 1st time in January 2011.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
N/A
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
Applies to students claiming Illinois residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
January 5, 2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Send foreign transcripts to evaluation service for detailed course-by course report. MWU only accepts evaluations from; WES, ECE or Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. It is required that one letter be from a faculty member who has taught you and/or a pre-health advisor/committee. It is preferred that the second letter be from a pharmacists.
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
October thru May
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Offered to select applicants only. To be considered for an invitation to attend an on-campus Mandatory Candidate Visit, applicants must meet the admission requirements listed. After the Office of Admissions receives all required application materials, the applicant's file is reviewed to determine if the applicant merits an invitation to attend a Mandatory Candidate Visit.
Invited applicants must attend a Mandatory Candidate Visit in order to be further considered in the admission process. As part of the visit, candidates will be required to participate in a group interview with other pharmacy applicants. The group interview will be used to evaluate the applicant's verbal communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, commitment to patient care, and other elements as determined by faculty. Applicants will also be required to participate in a writing sample exercise during the visit. In addition, candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about the pharmacy program, financial aid, student services, and tour the MWU campus.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
11/2010-9/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Three (3) weeks after date of acceptance letter. Late admits will be given a shorter window to deposit.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Three (3) weeks after date of acceptance
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$1,000.00
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
8/31/2011 and 9/1/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
9/6/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Not considered

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION