Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about extracurricular activities, experiences dealing with patients, examples of conflict resolution or leadership, impacts of the pandemic, integrity, reasons for choosing pharmacy, and future career aspirations. Some respondents mentioned questions related to specific pharmacy settings, volunteer experiences, and their interest in the school, suggesting a comprehensive evaluation process that may include an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements.
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About an extracurricular activity in detail
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Extracurricular activities
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Internship, research experience, job after undergraduate degree
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Give us an example of a time you had conflict within a team
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How has the pandemic affected you?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed various scenarios like managing stress, handling medication errors, leadership experiences, academic integrity, and personal values. These questions reflect a holistic approach to assessing candidates beyond academic knowledge.
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What do you do to relieve stress? I
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what would you do if you gave someone a different medication that was in the same class?
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Tell us about yourself.
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Tell us a time when you helped manage a group?
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How well do you think you know the curriculum of pharmacy school?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed various aspects such as integrity, medication errors, handling ethical dilemmas, preferred field of pharmacy, conflict resolution, career satisfaction, and the role of pharmacists in the future. Additionally, some respondents mentioned an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, which may have influenced the types of questions asked during the interview process.
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What does integrity mean to you. Knowing not only the definition of the word but also how I personally define it was hard to do on the spot. I knew that they were asking about how I deal with my own decision making abilities and self accountability, but I had to take a minute to internalize before answering
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what would you do if you gave someone a different medication that was in the same class?
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The questions are pretty straightforward. I wasn't asked any questions out of the blues, but was asked an ethical question on how to deal with a pharmacist who came in drunk.
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In what field of pharmacy would you like to work in?
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They weren't any hard questions. If you practice you'll be just fine.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Burlington International Airport (BTV)
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Sacramento
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Burlington International Airport
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Burlington Airport
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Albany Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Quality Inn
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Motel 6
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Hampton Inn at Colchester
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Hampton Inn at Burlington
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing mock interviews, and researching the school's website. Many emphasized the importance of practicing responses to common interview questions and becoming familiar with the program they were interviewing for.
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practiced
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Previous interviews, SDN, Friends who currently attending graduate school there
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SDN, practice question online
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SDN interview feedback, mock interviews. This was my first interview and i prepared hard for it, i printed out my questions and answers and read it over and over. I did alot of research on the school's website and became more conversant with the pharmacy program.
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SND and practicing a lot
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the school, including the faculty and staff. They appreciated the availability of resources, the modern facilities, the strong sense of community between students and faculty, and the passion exhibited by the faculty members. Many highlighted the positive interactions with the Dean and the overall supportive environment that made the school a top choice for them.
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They provided many resources to get more information and ask additional questions. They provided contacts for current students, the presenter (works within the college application and admission process) and faculty
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technology of the school
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The dean was really nice and had a great personality. The faculty members were professional and nice.
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Very very impressed with the labs and overall school
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Everyone was really nice and open. The dean of the school met with us, and gave a 45 minute presentation on the school, and took questions afterwards. It looked like everyone (teachers, students, etc) knew each other's names.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the remote location of the school, the lack of easy transportation options, and the expensive tuition fees. Some also mentioned concerns about the first-time organization of the interview process. Suggestions include offering more accessible transportation options and addressing the high tuition costs to improve the overall applicant experience.
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Online interview. My friend got an interview for their dental school last month and it was in person
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long interview day - with tours & presentations
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Nothing. It was an averal positive experience.
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The area around the school
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Nothing really, it was a very fun and relaxed experience (considering it was my first interview).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the relaxed atmosphere of the interview, the helpfulness of the faculty, the availability of accommodations near the school, and the need to prepare for specific interviewers. Additionally, many recommended being prepared for weather conditions during campus tours and researching the school's unique educational structure in advance.
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To be stress free, they are kind.
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That I would have to wait my turn to be interview, like I said before this was my first interview and I was pretty nervous.
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I wish I can see what the dorms looked like
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That it was going to be as chill as it was.
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That the faculty were as great as they turned out to be.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found it challenging to fully evaluate the school virtually and suggested providing clearer differentiation between programs. They appreciated the friendly and relaxed interview atmosphere, with positive feedback on the campus, faculty, and facilities.
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It was hard to get a good feel of the school without physically being there. Many programs have similar outcomes, success rates, etc and so presenting them after the virtual interview did not really help me figure out if this school is the best option for me
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Don't be nervous, just prepare and you will do fine.
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Don't be nervous for the interview, it is basically like having a conversation. They are really relaxed and polite.
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Everything seemed positive.
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There is one interview with 2 faculty at the same time.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should provide clear and consistent communication regarding interview formats, offer snacks during the admissions process, and maintain their friendly and helpful approach.
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I know we are transitioning from pandemic times, but some programs offering in person interviews and others virtual is confusing and frustrating as I wished I had the opportunity for a traditional interview process
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maybe provide snacks
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Nothing much, they were really nice, helpful, and open!
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Nothing, they were very polite and did an amazing job.
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