PharmCAS School Page

Ms. Erin Grogan, Director of Admissions
School of Pharmacy
Presbyterian College
503 South Broad Street
Clinton, SC
29325
Phone: 864–938–3911

Email: pharmacy@presby.edu
Website: www.presby.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Pre-Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD
• Open House Dates: Saturday, 10/02/10; and Saturday, 11/13/10
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
231

• Estimated number accepted:
132

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
80

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
51

• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
26

• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
74

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.25

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
Required

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
65

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
101

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term (before matriculation)

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Biology with lab	8	12
Microbiology with lab	4	6
Human Anatomy and Physiology	6	9
General Chemistry with lab	8	12
Organic Chemistry with lab	8	12
Physics	3	5
Statistics	3	5
Calculus	3	5
Ethics, Religion, or Philosophy	3	5
Economics	3	5
History or Political Science	3	5
English	6	9
Psychology or Sociology	3	5
Speech (public speaking)	3	5
Total	65	101

Other clarifying information: Life science and organic chemistry courses earned seven or more years prior to applying to the School will not be allowed to be used to satisfy pre-pharmacy course requirements unless approved by the Admissions Committee on an individual applicant basis. Additional information about the eligibility of specific courses may be obtained at www.presby.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisite-courses.html

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 01/05/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $60
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: The supplemental application should be completed online at www.presby.edu/pharmacy/admissions/supplemental-app.html and submitted by the January 5th deadline; please note that a valid PharmCAS ID# is required for submission of a supplemental application.

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details: Applicants for the 2011 admissions cycle must take the PCAT on or before October 16, 2010.
• The Oldest PCAT considered: January 2004
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. In order to be accepted, applicants must demonstrate fluency in both spoken and written English. Applicants must also provide documentation what they have completed all required immunizations and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to matriculation.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended. Please note that professional exploration is measured based on applicant’s responses on the supplemental application.

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required? No
• Other information required for proof of state residency N/A
• Is preference given to state residents? Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them. Yes
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided. SC, NC, GA
• 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. Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? N/A
• Other clarifying information: Canadian credentials may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact the School for more information.

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:	R
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:	R
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:	N
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:

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: November, January – March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Applicants will be selected to visit campus for an interview – selection will be based upon the student’s academic performance, written communication skills, letters of recommendation, volunteerism, leadership, and professional exploration. Admission is competitive and selection for an interview does not guarantee admission. The PCSP admissions interview is a structured interview process that is designed to assess core competencies that are difficult to measure via an application alone. These competencies are: commitment to the pharmacy profession, communication skills, empathy, ethical and moral reasoning, interpersonal skills, and motivation. Students are responsible for arranging accommodations and travel to Clinton, SC for the interview process. Interviews will be conducted from 8:30–12:00 and 1:30–5:00. During your visit, you will interview with a two-person panel (composed of faculty members and healthcare practitioners). You will also complete a computerized critical thinking skills assessment and receive a tour of the campus. Time will be allotted for photographs and review of your application and Q&A with Office of Professional and Student Affairs staff.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions process. To increase competitiveness, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 1, 2010.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY $1000 tuition deposit applicable to fall tuition after matriculation
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 08/15/2011–08/19/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information Attendance is mandatory; orientation is a 1 credit pass/fail course in the professional curriculum.
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 08/22/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Deferred entrance is not allowed