LECOM School of Pharmacy at Bradenton
Bradenton, FL
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
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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 revolve around topics such as the future of healthcare, current healthcare issues and their solutions, leadership experiences, conflict resolution, reasons for pursuing pharmacy, handling stress, and specific scenarios like dealing with different teaching styles or group work dynamics. Some responses hint at an MMI format, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement due to mentions of 'MMI', 'Multiple Mini Interview', or 'non-disclosure'.
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Tell me about yourself
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Where do you see the field of pharmacy going?
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Why Pharmacy
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Describe a problem in healthcare today.
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Describe a time when you were a leader in a group.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at LECOM School of Pharmacy at Bradenton discussed various topics such as opinions on vaccines, coping with different learning and teaching styles, foreseeing healthcare problems, and identifying issues in the field of pharmacy. The responses indicate a focus on evaluating problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and ethical considerations during the interview process.
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What is your opinion on vaccines?
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None
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Tell me about a situation when your learning style is different from the teaching style of the professor and how did you cope with it.
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What problems do you foresee in healthcare?
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You've worked in the hospital for a while now. If you were a manager of that pharmacy, what would you change about it?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at LECOM School of Pharmacy at Bradenton discussed various scenarios such as conflicts with friends or coworkers, handling disagreements, explaining career choices, addressing academic challenges like GPA, discussing personal attributes not on applications, and describing healthcare or pharmacy-related issues. Some responses hinted at an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview with specific question types and confidentiality requirements.
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Tell me about yourself
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Describe a time a friend/coworker was upset with you and how did you respond.
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What is one scenario where you had conflict and how did you resolve it?
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Tell me about a time when you had an argument with a friend and how did you solve it.
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You have a great career going, so why go back to school for another four years to pursue another career?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
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 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane 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 Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
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Tampa, FL
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Tampa
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Sarasote-Ellenton
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Sarasota Airport
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Sarasota
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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holiday in express bradenton
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Wingate by Wyndham
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Wingate
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Hampton
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Hampon Inn
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 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 average.
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 extensively researching the school through sources like SDN and the school's website, practicing common interview questions, and seeking advice from friends, family, or pharmacists. Many also mentioned taking part in mock interviews to feel more prepared and confident.
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sdn, google, other student
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SDN, LECOM website
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SDN, lots of research of the school website
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SDN, google questions
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SDN
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were most impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff, faculty, and students, as well as the cleanliness and modern facilities of the campus. Many also mentioned the professionalism of the school and the organization of the interview process as positive aspects. Suggestions for improvement were not prevalent in the feedback provided.
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how close the students are
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Friendliness of school, helpfulness of students and faculty
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Interview was nicely planned, though it did run over a bit. The school is beautiful, and everyone seemed very friendly.
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How friendly the staff and students were
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The campus is beautiful, and the students seemed very nice!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to strict rules and regulations, uncomfortable interview settings, lack of interviewer engagement or warmth, the remote or boring location of the school, and the newness or limited facilities of the campus. Suggestions included considering more accommodating interview environments, improving interviewer interactions, enhancing campus amenities, and addressing concerns about the school's location and surroundings.
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no food/drinks (water bottle) allowed
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dress code, no food or drink in classrooms
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High school-esque rules including attendance and assigned seats
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How many rules and strict the school is.
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For those that have to do the written portion of interview, it was difficult because you share a very small table with 4 others and every slight movement (erasing response, tapping pencil, etc) just breaks your consentration.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known about the relaxed nature of the interview and not to be as nervous. Some also mentioned being surprised by the cost of attending the school and suggested bringing a portfolio or vitae.
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theres a group individual along with an individual interview
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I wish I hadn't brought anything with me.
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Nothing
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None. Everything was expected. They gave us an outline for the day when we got to the school.
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That the interview was going to be so laid-back. I would've relaxed more.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally commented that the interview process was well-organized and thorough, with a focus on professionalism and a welcoming environment. Suggestions included asking questions, being prepared for a long day, and considering the campus atmosphere and location when making a decision about the school.
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Ask your interviewer questions! I asked one no one ever had before and she was thoroughly impressed
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The interview session at this school is extremely organized and efficient. Although it may seem a little long, it was definitely worth it. The admission staff, the interviewer and the current students make sure every applicant is set and have all their questions answered before walking out of the door. Even the associate Dean was very welcoming. This shows that this school truly cares about its applicants.
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It's nice! So hard choice to make when deciding amongst schools. Possible gator in the fountain in back. Professionalism is one of the main priorities. But it goes a long way and pharmacy is for professionals. Make sure pharmacy is for you, make sure the school is made for you.
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I will definitely go there if I don't get accepted in my state. Beware of clown case
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The school is nice and the faculty are all pretty welcoming. Just be prepared for a long day and do everything you can to make yourself known. There is no group discussion, just an article to summarize.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should provide more structured and less stressful interviews, potentially with a panel of interviewers, and involve parents in the tour experience. They also recommend ensuring interviewers are engaging and welcoming to bring out the best in applicants during the process.
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Interviews are going to just be stressfull in general but I think you should help your interviewers help with the stress by having a more structured interview where they can ask questions vs. just throwing it out there for the interviewee to "tell them about themselves" it just too difficult and that particular quesion has no right or wrong answer so you can walk out not knowing if you blew your chances. Also sometime having maybe 2 people interview you (like a panel) might be advantages because your faith should not rely in just one person. Thank you
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It would be nice if the tour can include parents and family.
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Interviewer was very serious, did not attempt to bring out the best in me. I was going above and beyond to get as much as a smirk from her.
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They are all very welcoming, and make you feel important!
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The interview process was quite well streamlined for a new school, I'd work on the tour a bit more t
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