High School
Students can get an early start to become a pharmacist by getting good scores on the SAT and maintaining a high GPA. Courses to focus on are biology and chemistry. Several colleges will give students credit if they pass the AP exams.
Also, students should get a job at a retail pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or a cashier working in the pharmacy area.
Key Milestones:
- Complete high school with a 3.5 or higher GPA
- Get a 4 or higher score on the AP biology exam
- Get a 4 or higher score on the AP chemistry exam
- Get a high SAT score
- Get a job at a pharmacy
- Complete college applications
Time for Completion: 4 years