1. Duquesne University Pharmacy Billy Stringert Period 1

2. Duquesne Facts Located close to home (Pittsburgh, PA) Offers Bachelor and Graduate degrees It has and urban setting secluded from city The ratio of faculty to students is 1:10 This school is difficult to get in to

3. Admission to Duquesne SAT Math score range – 500-599 SAT Verbal score range – 500-599 ACT average score range – 24-29

4. Tuition and Costs The total cost of college at Duquesne University is $35,368 $16,069 was the average financial aid package

5. Programs of Interest Duquesne offers many respected pharmacy programs They also offer summer sessions

6. Sports and Campus Life Duquesne offers many recreational sports The school does provide many different housing options

7. Career Connect Duquesne offers individual career and planning counseling for all undergraduate students

8. College Essay Prompt : Tell us something about yourself, why you chose your particular major, and how you expect Duquesne University to help you achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals. Please include any examples of your research, shadowing, or volunteer work. (300 words minimum)

9. Miscellaneous College Questions The average GPA of admitted students is a 3.30 Average class size is 50-100 Roman Catholic religious affiliation Pittsburgh is the nearest city Early admission is Nov. 1 st and Regular decision is by July 1 st.

10. Career and what they do Being a pharmacist requires the following: Answering questions on drug interactions Analyze records and results of drugs Helping people manage diseases Advise customers on medical brand

11. Is this for you? Investigative and social are two skills for this job that match those from my interest profiler. General learning and verbal aptitude are important.

12. Skills You Need Reading Comprehension Active listening Writing

13. What to Learn Take high level science and English classes Start with pre-pharmacy studies in college

14. Money and Outlook The average national wage is $93,280 while the local average is $92,340. The national job outlook is increasing with not a lot of job openings while the local outlook is steadily growing.