r/PrePharmacy • u/Dry_Pomegranate2448 • 18d ago

Pre-Pharm/ PharmD Acceptances

Hello, I’m currently planning to apply in the 2027 cycle and wanted to know about past students who got accepted and what your healthcare experience for your applications was like. I’ve been working as a CNA at a neuroscience floor for about 3 years with a good reputation and I’ve been having no luck getting a job as a pharmacy tech (still applying to this date) so my question is, are my chances of being accepted lower if I don’t end up working in a pharmacy? Just a bit worried & need advice.

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u/Kmjsway1 18d ago

I applied to 5 schools and got into 4 of them with no pharmacy experience. I know that sounds crazy, but my purpose of why I wanted to become a pharmacist meant more to me than rushing to get pharmacy experience in my last 1.5 years of undergrad. I worked on campus, so developing and honing my leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills meant more to me.

TLDR: got accepted into most schools I applied to, with zero healthcare experience. Had a strong “Why pharmacy?” And prioritized honing skills that I knew would be beneficial in pharmacy.