Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
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⭐ 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 the candidate's background, motivation for pursuing pharmacy, classes remaining to fulfill, desired changes to the profession, uniqueness, and experiences in specific locations like South Africa. Some interviews followed an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements due to the structured nature and confidentiality requirements of the process.
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In a videotaped room with 5 other interviewees and no one else - Discuss and come up with a list of behaviors for code of conduct for pharmacist.
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Where are you from ?
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Information session with lunch held for applicants to ask any and all questions to admissions.
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No interview. Only a group exercise.
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"Have you always wanted to be a pharmacist?"
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy discussed topics like passion for pharmacy and envisioning their legacy in the field. These questions reflect a focus on personal motivation and long-term impact within the pharmacy profession.
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I usually like a messy room: T / F or ?
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"Have you always had a passion for pharmacy?"
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In 30 years, what will be your legacy to pharmacy?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy discussed ethical scenarios, personal background inquiries, and complex situational questions, such as dispensing medication without authorization. The mention of a "Really Long 16PF personality questionnaire with some simple algebra" suggests a multifaceted assessment, possibly indicative of an MMI format where respondents may have been under a nondisclosure agreement.
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Really Long 16PF personality questionnaire with some simple algebra
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"Tell us a little bit about yourself."
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Ethical question about dispensing heart medication without authorization.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 4 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group 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.
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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 Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were neutral 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 0-1 hour 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
No responses
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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by studying relevant materials or topics, such as personality questionnaires, industry trends, and personal inventories. Some found it beneficial to read specific books or online resources, while others focused on self-reflection and reviewing their own experiences.
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SDN, hard to prepare for an 16 PF personality questionnaire & taped group exercise
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I read "Healthcare Meltdown" by Robert H. LeBow in order to prepare for pharmacy hot topics in today's society, but I wasn't even asked one question on any of that!!
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Read some of these posts and went over my personal inventory, etc.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming staff, including admissions directors and faculty members. They appreciated the positive and relaxed atmosphere created during interactions, which contributed to a comfortable and engaging experience.
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Friendly staff & admissions directors
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Staff is friendly and excited about program.
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How friendly the pharmacy faculty members were to me.
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How easygoing and relaxed they made it.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of personalized interaction, such as one-on-one interviews or opportunities to connect with current students or faculty members. Additionally, concerns were raised about the absence of specific information on financial aid and the absence of tours, impacting their overall impression of the institution.
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No 'real' one on one interview No specifics on financial aid Lack of current students or other faculty to answer questions.
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Did not care to personally get to know me more than what I wrote in my essay. There was no one-on-one/group interview.
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The fact that I was interviewed by 4 faculty members in a conference room all at the same time! Talk about intimidation!!!
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No tour.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known about the specific details of the interview process, such as the format, the number of interviewers, and whether it would be recorded. Clear communication and transparency about these aspects would have helped them better prepare for the experience.
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200 Question personality assessment. Breakfast is light
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That there was no actual interview.
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How many interviewers I was going to have.
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That it was going to be taped. I was very surprised.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed mixed feedback on the interview process, with concerns about the setting and competitiveness of the program, while also highlighting positive experiences with friendly staff and the overall process being unexpectedly pleasant. Suggestions included improving the transparency of the campus setting, providing more direction for the program's development, and encouraging early interview scheduling due to the high competitiveness of pharmacy school admissions.
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Overall, it seemed like they are were hiding their campus by staging the process at a hotel. 2 hours of waiting time between questionnaire & group exercise
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There is a lot more work that this program needs in order to compete at the ranks of other prestigous schools. Duq has the drive to do it, but obviously needs more direction.
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I was surprised by the fact that I was interviewed in a conference room with the dean of the pharmacy school and 4 other pharmacy faculty members. I am a pretty confident person and perform very well during interviews, but this interview, by far, has been the only one to have me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The staff were extremely friendly and they all asked their own questions. They just wanted to make sure that I can handle the workload and that I am truly pursuing pharmacy for the right reason. Overall, though, it was an enjoyable experience. I was their very first interviewee for the very first interview day for the upcoming school year. You get to pick your interview date...pick it as early as possible because getting into pharmacy school is extremely competitive!!!
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It was a very pleasant experience. Not what I was expecting at all~
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should shorten the personality assessment to streamline the application process and reduce applicant burden.
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Shorten the Personality assessment
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