Before you begin your application, it is best to acquaint yourself with the requirements needed to apply for pharmacy school. Let’s take a look at some of the basic credentials you must meet in order to apply:
Prospective students may apply directly from undergraduate with Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) application. NEOMED is among the pharmacy schools that do not require a bachelor’s degree for admission.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for admission early and interview while prerequisite coursework is in progress. Candidates may also apply from July (prior year) through June 1 (prior to the start term).
Once you have completed your prerequisites OR are on track to complete them by matriculation, you are ready to begin your application! NEOMED uses the PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service) system to receive College of Pharmacy applications. NEOMED does NOT require a supplemental application.
Before anything else, you must create your PharmCAS account on www.pharmcas.org to immediately obtain your PharmCAS ID number. Once you have your PharmCAS ID number, you may begin your application.
All coursework must be entered into PharmCAS aside from submitting your transcript. This allows PharmCAS to verify your information and calculate your specific GPA based on courses. You must complete the “Colleges Attended” Section first. It is important to note that PharmCAS does its own calculation of GPA’s. For example, if you repeat a course, PharmCAS will count both courses toward the GPA—not solely the highest grade. Additionally, there is no...
Evaluators (letter writers) must submit evaluations to “Letters by Liaison” Evaluator Portal in PharmCAS system. Evaluators upload letters of reference via the Evaluator Portal. NEOMED requires candidates to submit two evaluations with their applications. Applicants cannot submit evaluations themselves and paper or email evaluations are not accepted. It is ultimately up to you, the applicant, to select who the evaluations are from. NEOMED prefers its...
It is important to highlight your professional experiences on your pharmacy school application. In this section, you will want to take the time to articulate your interest in the pharmacy profession by displaying your extracurricular activities, employment, or volunteer experience. Some examples to include may consist of pharmacy experience, healthcare experience, employment, or extracurricular activities. Similarly,...
The personal statement in your application is essentially a narrative essay about what has brought you to apply to pharmacy school and what your aspirations are next. It is best to relate back to your interest and experience in pharmaceuticals and medicine throughout your essay in a natural way. Essays that are copied and pasted from other websites and sources will be flagged and penalized. Though the nature of the essay is personal, it is...
Before submitting, be sure to double-check your application in its entirety for accuracy. If you are in the process of completing prerequisites upon applying, be sure to update your coursework in the PharmCAS system upon completion.
You also need to pay the PharmCAS application fee upon submission. The fee is $175 for one school & $55 for each additional school you apply to. There are no waivers for the fee available through NEOMED.
After you submit, PharmCAS...
Create a login to the PharmDirect application and complete no later than June 1st. Candidates need to have the first half of their senior year in high school or first semester in college done before submitting the application.
College transcripts can be sent electronically and ordered through the PharmDirect application. High school transcripts must be physically mailed to the processing center with a cover page.
PharmDirect Transcript Processing Center:
P.O. Box 9133Watertown, MA 02471
Two evaluators (letter writers) must submit evaluations to “Letters by Liaison” Evaluator Portal in PharmDirect system. Evaluators upload letters of reference via the Evaluator Portal. NEOMED requires candidates to submit two evaluations with their applications. Applicants cannot submit evaluations themselves and paper or email evaluations are not accepted. It is ultimately up to you, the applicant, to select who the evaluations are from. NEOMED...
It is important to highlight your experiences on your pharmacy school application. In this section, you will want to take the time to articulate your interest in the pharmacy profession by displaying your extracurricular activities and/or volunteer experience. Some examples to include may consist of pharmacy experience, healthcare experience, or extracurricular activities. Similarly, achievements and accolades are...
The personal statement in your application is essentially a narrative essay about what has brought you to apply to pharmacy school and what your aspirations are next. It is best to relate back to your interest and experience in pharmaceuticals and medicine throughout your essay in a natural way. Essays that are copied and pasted from other websites and sources will be flagged and penalized. Though the nature of the essay is personal, it is...
Before submitting, be sure to double-check your application in its entirety for accuracy. If you are in the process of completing prerequisites upon applying, be sure to update your coursework in the PharmDirect system upon completion.
You also need to pay the PharmCAS application fee upon submission. PharmDirect charges a processing fee of $50 for each program you apply to. There are no waivers for the fee available through NEOMED.
After you submit,...
You hit submit on your application and breathe a sigh of relief, but you may be wondering: what is next? There are a few steps you can take while awaiting a decision on your pharmacy school application.
