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PharmCAS Volume Update: Jan 2019

  • 1.  PharmCAS Volume Update: Jan 2019

    Posted 01-02-2019 05:57 PM
    RE: PharmCAS Volume Update - Jan 2019

    Happy New Year! Attached is the latest PharmCAS applicant and application update for the current 2018-2019 cycle by program type and region to date. "Primary college attended" data for current PharmCAS applicants is also attached.

    Unfortunately, PharmCAS volume continues to slow. While the total number of applicants with "in-progress" status has increased by 4.1% as compared to this point last year, the number of applicants with "verified" status has decreased by 2.3% and the number of applications (designations) has decreased by 18.5% to date. Applicants are applying to fewer institutions on average: 2.46 versus 2.84 at this time last year. As a result, the mean number of applications per program has also decreased: 189.4 versus 251.5 last year.

    To view trend data for past cycles, please download the 2017-2018 PharmCAS Applicant Data Report (PDF) from AACP Connect.

    As previously announced, a new metrics report will be shared later this month that outlines AACP's activities in support of Strategic Priority #1 and enriching the applicant pipeline. We welcome your thoughts and questions in the meantime.

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    Libby J. Ross, MA
    Senior Director of Student Affairs
    American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
    703-739-2330, x1009
    Lross@aacp.org
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