General Student Resources

• VARK - A simple online test to tell what type of learning is best for you
• GRE Hotlist - A list of the top 299 vocabulary words you may see on exams like the PCAT

Pre-Pharm Student Resources

• UofH Pharm D FAQ- UH has an excellent FAQ about what it takes to get into their Pharm D program.
• Student Doctor Network- A nonprofit educational community for students and doctors spanning all the health professions.
• Pre-Pharmacy FAQ - Schools, applications, the profession, useful links, etc
• PCAT FAQ - Everything you wanted to know about the PCAT and more.
• PharmCAS - A centralized application service for applicants applying to multiple schools of pharmacy.

Texas Pharmacy School Links

• University of Houston - College of Pharmacy - Houston, TX
  • Accepted HCC Course Equivalents*
• Texas Southern University - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Houston, TX
• Texas Tech University - School of Pharmacy - Amarillo, TX
  • Accepted UH Course Equivalents*
  • Accepted HCC Course Equivalents*
• University of Texas at Austin - College of Pharmacy - Austin, TX
  • Accepted UH Course Equivalents*
  • Accepted HCC Course Equivalents*
• Texas A&M University- Kingsville Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy - Kingsville, TX
• University of the Incarnate Word - Feik School of Pharmacy - San Antonio, TX
  • Accepted UH Course Equivalents*
  • Accepted HCC Course Equivalents*

* When planning to transfer equivalent course credits between colleges, you should consult an advisor at the destination college for their exact policy for transfering credit

Out of State Pharmacy School Links

• Palm Beach Atlantic University - Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy - West Palm Beach, FL

*If your school of pharmacy would like to be listed on our links page, please email us your information at UofHPPA@gmail.com

Volunteer Resources

Being an active volunteer is a great extracurricular activity to show pharmacy schools that you are helpful and care about your community!

• Volunteer Houston- A central searchable resource for volunteer opportunities happening all over Houston and the surrounding areas.
• Volunteermatch.org- A searchable database for volunteer opportunities all over the United States
• City of Houston Volunteer Initiatives Program (VIP)- The official city of Houston volunteer program
• 1-800-Volunteer - A volunteer management system that matches Non-profits and volunteers
• Houston Food Bank - The Houston Food Bank is a great opportunity for volunteers who need a flexible schedule
• The American Red Cross - Through dedicated volunteers, The Red Cross is the preeminent provider of life saving services, including disaster preparedness, emergency social services, health and safety training.

Job & interview tips

• 50 Common Interview Q&A - Strategies for answering the most common interview questions

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