Hello all,

   I was wondering if anyone could tell me a good way to prepare myself for
a formal persuasive academic essay, which I need to write to gain acceptance
into a pharmacy program, No PCAT is required. I have already applied twice
to University for this program and I haven't been accepted yet. I am very
eager to get into this program. I am willing to do what I need to do to get
ahead. My AGPA is competitive with others, however I feel that I can't write
an essay that meets the requirements of what the selection board is looking
for. I would ask the university I plan to attend why I did not gain
acceptance, however they don't reveal to the student as to which part they
where weak in. But I feel that my writing needs to be impoved to better my
chances of being accepted. I have taken an English course at the university
level, but I seem to still be lacking the proper writing skills. I believe
myself to be able to comunicate easily and clearly with others but my
writing may prove otherwise according to what the test is suppose to be
testing, clear comunication skills. I was just wondering if there are any
new pharmacy students or pharmacist that have had to write this test as part
of the selection process and that were successful, to maybe point me in the
right direction. The test involes using one's best english. The test
includes a reading(s) which is followed by a proposition. You either have to
argue in favor or against the proposition in question. I believe this test
is also called a critical reading/writing comprehension test. Any
information would be great and much appreciated. Thank you in advance to all
that reply