Philadelphia, PA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 included inquiries about the applicant's motivation for choosing pharmacy, their ability to work in a team, experiences dealing with stress, and their reasons for selecting the specific school. Some respondents mentioned questions related to overcoming challenges in group projects and how they would contribute to improving the field. It appears that the interviews may have been conducted in an MMI format, as some responses hinted at a nondisclosure agreement being in place.
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1) how will you contribute to make the field better?
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Why pharmacy & tell me about yourself
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Why Pharmacy?
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We have a lot of applicants, why should we choose you?
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Why pharmacy? Why Jefferson?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics including qualities for group work, handling illiterate patients, and ethical dilemmas. The interview format appears to be an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the range of questions, and respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement given the lack of specific questions mentioned.
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if a preceptor wanted you do dispense a medication that was toxic or bad for the patient
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What are two qualities that working in a group teaches you?
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What are some characteristics of a good pharmacist?
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Name two qualities of group works
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What would you do if a patient came into pick up their prescription but could not read the pill bottle?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, from personal qualities to problem-solving scenarios. While some found traditional questions challenging, others faced inquiries about handling group conflicts or justifying academic performance. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on references to nondisclosure agreements and specific file-related questions.
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Why should we pick you over other candidates?
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none really, it was pretty traditional
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How do you keep in touch with field of pharmacy?
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Name a time you had to overcome an issue in a group project? I was a little thrown off by this one
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What is Professionalism?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 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 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.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing with mock interviews, and reviewing common interview questions. They also emphasized the importance of researching the school and reflecting on their experiences and motivations, while some focused on improving their speaking skills and staying relaxed before the interview.
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Worked on my speaking speed
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SDN posts
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SDN had all the questions they asked
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Read SDN, wrote down the most popular questions and my probable answers.
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Using interview feedback, there were only two additional questions that were not on the interview feedback section
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and warmth of the staff, students, and faculty, as well as the supportive and welcoming atmosphere of the campus. They also appreciated the quick responses from the school, the focus on interdisciplinary relationships, and the convenient location of the campus within the city with access to various facilities.
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Everyone there was so supportive and helpful!
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Everyone was warm and nice i'm not even kidding. Even the security guards were happy and nice to speak to
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Admissions staff is very nice, surrounding area is nice, facilities are ok
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How friendly everyone was, students and the faculty.
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Faculties are really nice and they are really trying to help you
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about disorganization during their visit, lack of emphasis on research opportunities, high tuition costs, inadequate campus tours, and outdated facilities. Suggestions included providing clearer instructions, more thorough tours including dorms and facilities, and addressing concerns about academic and campus resources.
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It felt a little disorganized and we didn't have an itinerary for the day or a folder to look through so it was a little awkward during the introduction and powerpoint presentation!
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Biggest drawback is that it's such a new school
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Nothing
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The faculty interview
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The school is nice but it doesn't seem to put emphasis on helping students who are interested in research as there are not a lot of open opportunities. It also seems to be a bit out of my price range.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and conversational nature of the interview, the importance of preparing thoughtful questions, and the scattered layout of the campus requiring knowledge about parking. They also highlighted the need to anticipate direct questions and be aware of the varying interview styles of different interviewers.
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That the buildings were a little scattered around the blocks and it was on a street so you couldn't really park on the street and the parking lots are $5 for 30 mins.
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Interview is closed file and it's really laid-back kind of interview
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That the interview was closed file.
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Nothing.
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About where to park.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experiences, mentioning the friendly and relaxed atmosphere, quick response times for acceptance, and the importance of being prepared with questions about the school. Some also emphasized the need to stay calm, be conversational, and show enthusiasm during the interview process.
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It was the best interview experience so far!
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It's a good school with great students and staff . It's almost like a family
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great school and staff, the interview was really relaxed and I heard back from them that same night!
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Throughout my admission process, they were really nice and informing. At interview, it was one on one but really get to know you kind of question so my nervousness was gone by the time interview has started
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Loved the school. Got an acceptance letter less than a week after the interview. In an very opportunistic area.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested that the admissions office could improve by enhancing their sales pitch during interviews, providing more engaging activities during waiting times, offering information sessions earlier in the day, and providing more details about parking options.
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None, they were great and very accomodating
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For a new program they should do a better job selling their school to the people that interview
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None
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The period of time in which we all sat and waited for our next event (the Q&A session, in my case) felt very quiet and tense. I think it would have been nice to fit in an info session or introduction from a faculty or staff member. We waited for about 30 mins feeling very nervous and bored. We would have benefited from having the info packet at the beginning, rather than at the end of our interview day- I really didn't get why they did it this way.
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Admissions is very quick to respond, no major suggestions.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
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PHL
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Phil international airport
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Phila
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia International
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is "Loews Hotel".
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Comfort Inn
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Crowne Plaza Hotel (Philadelphia City Avenue)
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Hampton
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Holiday Inn Express
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How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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