tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post1076059226590816661..comments2024-03-21T17:18:14.777-07:00Comments on Reports From The Pharm: Did you get it?Joel W. Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-33584033545066669122010-01-10T18:37:03.644-08:002010-01-10T18:37:03.644-08:00Eeeeks! So much drama! I never wanted to restrict ...Eeeeks! So much drama! I never wanted to restrict comments but now I might have to reconsider. <br /><br />I don't use this blog to comment on specific applicants but I believe some of the responses are well-stated!<br /><br />I'm not sure what the GPA numbers will be like this year (as we have yet to admit students and we haven't pulled statistics) but last year we admitted a student with a 2.9 GPA.Joel W. Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-55567549662541408152010-01-07T13:28:32.785-08:002010-01-07T13:28:32.785-08:00I think Joel had better make another blog post bef...I think Joel had better make another blog post before his official admissions blog continues its decline into studentdoctor.net territory :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-61336231804413464202010-01-06T15:11:05.230-08:002010-01-06T15:11:05.230-08:00Maya ... I have a 3.1 GPA, and I was offered an in...Maya ... I have a 3.1 GPA, and I was offered an interview from UCSF. Clearly goes against your idea that UCSF only cares for high GPAs. <br /><br />You put yourself out as the best number 1 applicant out there - maybe this arrogance of yours showed throughout your essays and application, and that is why you were rejected. You need to learn to be humble - you are not the best. There is always someone better than you out there. I was sure to be rejected from UCSF because I thought there were so many more qualified people than me applying. It was a nice surprise to find that UCSF thought otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-15228688042129370522010-01-06T12:58:47.514-08:002010-01-06T12:58:47.514-08:00Maya, it sounds like you're looking for a prec...Maya, it sounds like you're looking for a precise scientific formula that would guarantee a UCSF pharmacy interview. A+B+C=Interview. That doesn't exist. It could be any number of reasons that you were denied, and it very well may have been for reasons that are not quantifiable by GPA. You said you "know for a fact" that your essay answers were "perfectly written", but that's not an objective, scientific truth with a single factual answer. It's subjective, and of course you are entitled to your opinions, but ultimately it's not for you to decide whether your essays were "perfectly written." *Hundreds* of applicants spent weeks working on essays. Many of us have unique experiences which distinguish us from others, whether through tragedy, travel, work experience, or other personal growth. Some of us may have served in the Peace Corps. Others may have had internships at prestigious hospitals. Others may have worked in a homeless shelter or a community free clinic. Maybe one of us had a parent who died because the doctor prescribed the wrong drug, and that drives our passion for pharmacy. The point is, each of our stories is our own, and it's up to UCSF to determine which is the best match for their specific program and culture. I can't begin to guess why your specific application wasn't accepted, but I guarantee you that it is not based on one single factor but rather the overall gestalt of your application.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-55654843169112310882010-01-06T09:54:01.419-08:002010-01-06T09:54:01.419-08:00To Maya: Speak for yourself, rather than "our...To Maya: Speak for yourself, rather than "our". If your attitude is anything like this post, you are probably not a good match for any pharmacy school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-31486228642975280692010-01-06T09:44:09.194-08:002010-01-06T09:44:09.194-08:00Yes, please comment on what specifically you were ...Yes, please comment on what specifically you were looking for in applicants that were awarded interviews (I believe it was a high GPA). Does the admissions committee actually look at every applicant's essays and supplementals? I am led to believe that our applications are not given the review process promised. Yes, I was denied an interview, however, I am 100% certain that no one out there had experiences (both pharmacy-related and not) that could compare to mine. I also know for a fact that my personal statement and supplemental essays were perfectly written and answered the questions clearly and concisely. Quite frankly I was shocked to not be offered an interview despite a GPA in the low threes.<br /><br />My only conclusion is that applicants with higher GPAs were the only ones whose supplemental applications were truly looked at in detail. As someone who spent WEEKS working on the supplemental application for UCSF, I would appreciate a little blog from you just stating what specifically UCSF was looking for in this year's application pool. If it was indeed an extremely high GPA, then be fair to future applicants and let them know a low 3.3 or below isn't going to cut it (let alone the 2.8 you state on the website). It's not fair to take our money and time. On a positive note, at least I can say I donated to the UC system.Mayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-56973456140260150872009-12-30T11:47:12.571-08:002009-12-30T11:47:12.571-08:00It was the 2 cycles ago (for fall 2008 admission) ...It was the 2 cycles ago (for fall 2008 admission) that had many more applicants than usual. The last cycle (for Fall 2009 admission) reverted to the standard number of 250ish (Joel, perhaps you can confirm the number). I'm sure we'll find out soon enough how many applied for the current cycle for admission fall 2010.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-42591824408078419542009-12-30T08:23:17.586-08:002009-12-30T08:23:17.586-08:00How many interviews is UCSF giving out this time? ...How many interviews is UCSF giving out this time? I heard last year, it was 400, which was much more than the usual from past years. Is it again 400-ish, or less than that? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-9896653379849398962009-12-24T21:29:41.760-08:002009-12-24T21:29:41.760-08:00Joel,
on behalf of every UCSF school of pharmacy h...Joel,<br />on behalf of every UCSF school of pharmacy hopeful out there, "long shot" or with a "legitimate chance" at becoming a student pharmacist one day:<br /> To you and the entire admissions office,<br />Merry Christmas and happy 2010; many good wishes for the holiday and the upcoming new year. May Santa send the way of the admissions office, as a gift, plenty of applicants who are better fit for your program than in previous cycles. <br />When will you, by the way, post more entries and talk about, among other things, what your impressions are so far of those who applied for fall 2010 entry?<br />Take care. <br /> MarcMarcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-76829370340882338852009-11-02T14:49:39.955-08:002009-11-02T14:49:39.955-08:00Your little blogs make my day!Your little blogs make my day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704241371178696532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-39081413152609318972009-10-30T22:33:11.797-07:002009-10-30T22:33:11.797-07:00oh, I got it :) Thank you so much!oh, I got it :) Thank you so much!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633590362745252458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-60713082904358637372009-10-30T22:31:40.982-07:002009-10-30T22:31:40.982-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633590362745252458noreply@blogger.com