Pittsburgh, PA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.1
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 19 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios like discussing a code of conduct for pharmacists in a group setting, inquiring about specific experiences such as work in South Africa, and questioning motivations for choosing pharmacy as a career path. Additionally, some respondents may have experienced an MMI format where nondisclosure agreements could have been in place.
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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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Information session with lunch held for applicants to ask any and all questions to admissions.
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"You have a very interesting background. Tell us what exactly you did while you were in South Africa."
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Why pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy discussed topics such as passion for pharmacy, preferences for messy rooms, and reflections on future legacies in the field. These responses indicate a focus on personal motivations, values, and long-term goals during the interview process.
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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 dilemmas, personal background inquiries, and a lengthy personality assessment possibly related to an MMI format with 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 Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 4 people.
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.
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly mentioned preparing by studying relevant materials, practicing personality questionnaires or group exercises, and reviewing personal experiences. However, some found that the actual interview did not align with their preparation.
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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 consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming staff and faculty members. They appreciated the positive and relaxed atmosphere created during interactions, which made them feel comfortable and excited about the programs.
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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 interactions, such as one-on-one interviews, and the absence of specific information on financial aid. They also mentioned feeling disconnected due to limited opportunities to engage with current students or faculty members for additional insights. Suggestions include enhancing individualized interactions and providing more detailed financial aid information, as well as facilitating connections with current students and faculty to offer a more comprehensive view 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?
Applicants commonly wish they had known about the specific details of the interview process, such as the format, number of interviewers, and whether it would be recorded. Having more information about these aspects in advance 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 provided feedback on their interview experiences, highlighting concerns about the interview setup, competitiveness of the program, and the need for improvement to match other prestigious schools. Some expressed surprise at the interview format and noted the importance of early interview scheduling due to the competitive nature 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 suggest that the admissions office should consider shortening the personality assessment to streamline the application process and make it more efficient.
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Shorten the Personality assessment
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
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?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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