International Application Process

Applicants who plan to apply for admission to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy are required to submit an application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). PharmCAS is a web-based application service which applicants use to submit their application, supplemental application, arbitration agreement, official transcripts or transcript evaluations, TOEFL score, and letters of recommendation.

Application Deadlines for Fall 2020

The deadlines to submit completed PharmCAS and supplemental applications are as follows:

Early Decision Applicants: September 3, 2019
Regular Decision Applicants: May 1, 2020

Step 1: Complete and submit the PharmCAS application.

• Supplemental Application
• Arbitration Agreement
• Photograph
• Official transcripts or transcript evaluations
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Step 2:  Submit to your ACP counselor, citizenship and financial documentation.

Step 3: Monitor your PharmCAS account to ensure the application process proceeds timely and that transcripts and letters of recommendation have been submitted.

Application to the Doctor of Pharmacy program is highly competitive.  Priority is given to candidates who complete their application early.

Prerequisite Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours of prerequisite study. Courses completed in the United States must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Achieve a recommended cumulative grade point average of 2.5/4.0 or its equivalent. ***Experience and other evidence may be considered.
• Have a grade of “C-” (or its equivalent) or better in all prerequisite courses.

All applicants meeting the minimum criteria will have their files evaluated. Because a large number of candidates apply for admission each year, only the most qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

Prerequisites Completed Outside the United States

Applicants who have completed any of the core prerequisites from a non-U.S. institution must submit transcript evaluations from either World Educational Services, Josef Silny & Associates, or AACRAO International Education Services.

Note:

Transcript evaluations from World Education Services (WES) should be submitted to PharmCAS along with your PharmCAS application and not to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy.

World Education Services (WES)

Bowling Green Station

P.O. Box 5087

New York, NY 10274-5087

Phone: (212) 966-6311

Fax: (212) 739-6100

http://www.wes.org

Transcript evaluations from Joseph Silney and Associates and AACRAO International Education Services will not be accepted by PharmCAS and should be submitted directly to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy.

 Joseph Silny and Associates

7101 SW 102 Avenue

Miami, FL 33173

Phone: (305) 273-1616

Fax: (305) 273-1338

http://www.jsilny.com 

 

 AACRAO International Education Services
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 296-3359
Fax: (202) 822-3940
http://ies.aacrao.org

Evidence of English Language Proficiency

Applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. One of the following can be used as certification of English proficiency:

• Diploma or degree from an English speaking school – a degree or diploma from an accepted accredited college or university in which the primary language of instruction for the entire institution is English.
• You have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• You have taken English composition and speech prerequisites from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, and have earned a “B” or better.

• The TOEFL – The recommended minimum scores for admissions are:
  • Paper-based test score of 550 or higher
  • Internet-based test score of 90 or higher
  • The date of taking the TOEFL should not be more than 24 months prior to the date of enrollment.
  • The TOEFL score should be included in your PharmCAS application and not submitted to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy College Admission Test

The PCAT is not required, however for applicants who take the PCAT, the score report will be considered by the admissions committee during their holistic review.

Letters of Recommendation

Appalachian College of Pharmacy requires three letters of recommendation. Please follow the PharmCAS instructions for submitting letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from each of the following:

1. Science Professor
2. Pharmacist
3. Applicant’s Choice

Note: ACP does not accept evaluations from friends, family members, clergy, co-workers, or politicians.

Interview

Once an applicant’s file is evaluated, the Office of Admissions will select candidates that meet the College’s admissions criteria and may invite those applicants for an interview. Candidates will be interviewed by a student panel and a faculty/preceptor panel. During the interview, the panels will assess the candidate’s oral communication skills, motivation, accomplishments, professionalism, compassion, and cooperation skills. The interview may be conducted in person or via video conferencing.

Financial Documentation

Official documents (photocopies are acceptable) certifying that the student will have sufficient funding to attend the Appalachian College of Pharmacy for one academic year are required. This evidence will be used to issue the student an immigration document (I-20) which will be required to obtain the F-1 student visa at a US embassy or consulate.

Citizenship Documentation

Official documents (photocopies are acceptable) certifying the students country of citizenship.  This evidence will be used to issue the student an immigration document (I-20) which will be required to obtain the F-1 student visa at a US embassy or consulate.