Erie, PA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 average.
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 inquiries about the applicant's motivation for pursuing pharmacy, handling conflicts, identifying issues in the pharmacy industry, proposing solutions, and sharing personal experiences related to pharmacy. Some respondents may have encountered an MMI format, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement, as some responses alluded to questions not being disclosed.
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Problem in pharmacy?
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Why pharmacy?
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Tell us about yourself.
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Why do you want to earn a PharmD?
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How do you deal with conflict?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at LECOM School of Pharmacy at Lake Erie discussed a wide range of topics including personal characteristics, ethical scenarios, career goals, leadership abilities, and challenges in pharmacy practice. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses that mentioned nondisclosure agreements, while common questions focused on experiences, improvements in pharmacy, study habits, and reasons for pursuing pharmacy as a career.
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What is something weird about yourself
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What is the role of a pharmacist?
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A doctor prescribes a medication at a toxic dose. What do you do?
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Where do you see yourself after graduation?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at LECOM School of Pharmacy at Lake Erie discussed various scenarios such as handling toxic medication doses, resolving conflicts, identifying pharmacy issues, demonstrating leadership abilities, and addressing personal strengths and weaknesses. Some responses hinted at an MMI format, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement, while others highlighted common interview questions related to pharmacy practice and personal experiences.
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Describe a time someone was displeased with you and what did you do?
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If a doctor prescribes a medication to a patient and the patient brings the prescription in for you to fill and you noticed that the RX is a toxic dose, what would you do?
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What are some current issues in healthcare and given that answer how can we resolve that issue?
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A doctor prescribes a medication toxic to a patient, what do you do?
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What's the biggest problem in pharmacy & how would you fix it?
✅ 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 using Student Doctor Network (SDN) resources, including mock interviews and interview feedback. They also emphasized the importance of practicing with friends or family and researching the school's website for potential questions and information.
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SDN
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SDN, top 100 interview questions, and mock interviews.
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student doctor network
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SDN and family
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SDN, mock interviews with family
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the kindness and friendliness of the staff and students, the well-organized interview process, the informative presentations about the program and financial aid, the new facilities, the short program duration, and the professionalism of the school. Suggestions included providing unbiased information, maintaining the welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere, and offering flexibility in choosing rotations.
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The staff was incredibly kind and relaxed
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Tuition cost
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The friendliness of the students and admissions coordinator.
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The organization of the interview day was well planned. Everything was conducted according to schedule.
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It was a group interview but we did not have to answer every question.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly concerned about the scattered campus buildings, excessive security measures, lack of natural lighting, strict policies on attire and food, limited experiential hours provided, intense workload, and perceived lack of enthusiasm from interviewers and current students. Suggestions included improving campus facilities, easing restrictions, providing more experiential opportunities, and enhancing the overall interview experience.
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nothing
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Admission staff and Airport-like security!!
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The fact that LECOM's buildings are scattered all over Erie, so when you pull up to the front of the pharmacy one, you find yourself wondering if you're really at the correct place because all you see is one decrepit looking building. Upon entrance, you have to walk through a metal detector...which makes me wonder if that's really necessary (is the city not safe?) Everything you'll need is in the building (library, food, classes etc.), which is a plus to stay away from the snow, but there's also not a lot of natural lighting coming in. (made me feel claustrophobic). Electronic textbooks are provided with your tuition BUT apparently, you won't be able to keep them forever. It's also true that they have a strict business casual uniform policy and no food and water in the classroom policy. The majority of the exams are online too so if your laptop randomly malfunctions on test day, you're screwed.
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Perhaps, b/c the interview occurred near the end of the application cycle, the interviewers I had seemed like they were bored. One was yawning in the middle of the interview. The students didn't seem very euthusiastic about the school when they were doing the tour.
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One of the two people interviewing us acted very bored the entire time and did not seem to think any of our answers were good enough, even had a somewhat heated debate with one of the others being interviewed
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known more about the specific interview process, such as the types of questions asked and the format (including group interviews). They also mentioned wanting more information about the location or logistics of the interview to better prepare and alleviate stress.
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The essay questions
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You DON'T need to wear snowshoes or a snow jacket, even if there was a just a snowstorm a few days ago because they clear up the snow really fast from the school's walkway.
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Nothing. The agenda was sent to me ahead of the interview so i know what to expect for the day. I like knowing what is ahead so this is perfect.
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Nothing, I felt prepared.
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that it was a group interview
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience to be good, with some praising the friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, while others expressed concerns about specific interviewers' behavior or the school's rules and restrictions. Suggestions included being prepared for various interview formats, such as one-on-one or group interviews, and remaining calm and confident during the process.
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All in all this was a great experience. To be stressed is normal, but the questions are typical.
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The admission staff act like they're in high school! If you have been there, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Also, the security upfront when you enter is ridiculous; it's a school not an airport. Tuition is affordable, that's the good part.
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One of the reasons students may want to attend this school is because of the opportunity to do rotations anywhere but that is NO longer true. In an effort to better monitor the quality of the rotations, the school will only allow rotations within a ~ 200-mile radius of the campus. Also, I asked a couple students why they chose this school. Many said it was either location, a fast way to get a PharmD, or the cheap price. That's pretty much it. Also, there's literally not much to do around here.
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I feel like one-on-one interviews are more intimate and allows an applicant to fully express themself better than a group interview. The applicant who is last to answer the question may get overshadow by the applicant who gets to answer the question first. For certain questions, there is only that much you can say to impress. Also, during one-on-one interviews, the applicant can bring more personal points and aspects of their background to the interviewer without other interviewees hearing about it as well.
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I think it was rude for one of the people who interviewed our group to act like that.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should maintain a professional demeanor and improve communication regarding security measures. Additionally, feedback includes a preference for one-on-one interviews over group discussions and a desire for clearer signage to navigate the interview process.
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Act professional!
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Get rid of the security and the metal detector. If not, give a good reason as to why it's in place. It doesn't give a good first impression.
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I would suggest changing the interview format back to one-on-one instead of the group.
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Although there was a sign for temporary side entrance, it would have been nice to see a sign for "Pharmacy Interview"
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Admissions office was very friendly and quick to respond. About the only thing good about their pro
📍 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 4-6 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 Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
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Delta
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ERI
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Erie, PA
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Niagara Falls
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SRQ
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Based on the responses provided, the most commonly mentioned hotel is "Hampton Inn."
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Comfort Inn
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Days Inn
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Econolodge
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Hampton Inn
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Motel 6 Bradenton
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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