Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Important Day.

I apologize for being so MIA lately, but I've been trying to mentally prepare myself for tomorrow morning.  

Tomorrow morning is my interview with the UGA School of Pharmacy.

It's definitely a VERY important day for me, as it is the final portion of the selection process for incoming Pharm. D students. Last year they had over 680 applicants, only granted interviews to 250, and only 145 were accepted for the incoming class. So being granted an interview in itself was an absolute blessing, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to speak with the Pharmacy school admissions team. 

I just get so dang nervous. 

I know that based on the range of GPA and PCAT scores from last year's accepted class I'm on the lower range. I have pharmacy experience, and some excellent recommendations... so I really don't know where I'll stand with the incoming applicants. My interview will literally be what can put me over the edge for an acceptance, and even then it might not happen for me this year. Which is so hard on me. I tried not to get my hopes up.. but I'll be honest, they're up. 

I've already expressed on here how much Pharmacy school means to me, and how hard I've worked to get to this point. So I'm trying to remember that I've worked hard for a reason, and it hasn't been a wasted effort. 

I'm trying to quit thinking about it, because I keep playing out potential interview questions and it just makes me more stressed. I know I'm as prepared as I can be. I know I have the skills it takes. I know I have experience necessary. I just want to go in, knock their socks off.. .and make them realize that they can't IMAGINE passing me up. ;) 

So keep me in your prayers tomorrow! Send good vibes my way! I need ALL the help I can get! :) 


28 comments:

Abbey said...

I will send you good vibes! Be confident going in! You know a lot, more than what's reflected in your GPA and test scores, and your passion makes you the ideal candidate! Good luck!

Jamie said...

I know how hard you have worked and all of the awful classes you have had to go through to get to the point. Just know that it's all in God's hands and his way is the best way. Sending positive thoughts and good luck your way. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow!! You will do great, no worries!!! : )

Kristin said...

It can be nerve wracking but I will be thinking positive thoughts for you! Think of all the work you have put in, the time you dedicated to your studies...it seems like a never-ending process but in the end it is worth it. Don't give up on yourself - you will do great!! :)

lori said...

good luck! be confident and i am sure you will do great :) thinking of and praying for you!

Amanda said...

There are some great Pharm D schools here in Alabama too. A small school called Samford is where several pharmacists that I've worked with, as a technician, graduated from.

Neely said...

Good luck sweet friend!!!

Melissa said...

You are going to great. I'll be thinking about you all day and sending every ounce of support & strength.
oxoxo

Lindsey said...

I went through this not long ago, and I know how stressful it can be!! I know you're super prepared and will do awesome. Juste confident and give them your best. Will definitely keep you in my thoughts. Good luck!!! xoxo

Carley said...

Best wishes! You will do great!

Megan said...

Good luck!! Your hard work will surely pay off!! I'll be sending positive thoughts your way!!

Angie said...

Sending you lots and lots of good luck tomorrow!

Anonymous said...

Confidence will carry you far :) & know before you go in the interview that you're going to own in it ! Just be that amazing girl that you are !! I will be praying for you.

Sarah said...

Good luck LB!! I know you'll be amazing! They won't be able to resist you! I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and praying for you! Let me know how it goes!

Jessica said...

How exciting! I know what you mean about practicing answers to potential questions. I couldn't stop myself from doing that either before my interview. I'm sure if you just be yourself you will definitely get in!! You'll be in my prayers :-)

Kristen said...

You can do it Leslie! Just remember that when you need a breather to say a prayer yourself! And that whatever happens, happens! Though they'd be crazy to not accept you! ;)

Christine said...

Sending you positive thoughts and keeping you in my prayers! You'll do great. Be confident and the rest will come. Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Yay! Leslie I'm so excited for you and happily saying a prayer for you tonight. UGA Pharmacy will be LUCKY to have you! :)

Ashley said...

That's so exciting! I know you'll do a great job at your interview:) Good luck!

the girl in the red shoes said...

Praying for you today! I know you will do an awesome job! xoxo

Jenny Strickland said...

Good luck! I will be praying for you!

Café Moka said...

Sending good vibes!!!
Good luck girl!

Natalie said...

I hope the interview went well!!!

Unknown said...

Good luck girl you will do wonderful! God has a wonderful plan for you and he knows what is perfect for your life! Just trust in him and you'll be just fine! :)

Just realized I'm a day late, so change the future tense words to present/past :)

E said...

Good vibes will be sent!
Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

Ramblin' Blonde said...

Good Luck!!! You'll be great!

Heather said...

I'm sure your interview went wonderful :).

Courtney said...

Oh I really hope it went great! And you never know, well rounded students are way better than the ones with the highest scores most time! Best of luck.

Portuguese Prepster said...

Good luck girl! I know you have worked so hard for it and you will get it!!!!!!