Long Island University's Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Brooklyn, NY
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-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 include inquiries about the applicant's reasons for choosing the specific institution (e.g., "Why LIU?"), their qualities and attributes as an applicant, their community service and extracurricular experiences, as well as their views on the role of a pharmacist in healthcare. Respondents also mentioned questions about professionalism, ethical scenarios, and the motivations behind pursuing a career in pharmacy. Some responses hinted at an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements due to references to questions asked and the number of questions posed during the interview process.
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Responsiveness towards student cheating
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Why LIU
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Your best quality as an applicant?
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Community service/ extracurricular/ volunteering experience?
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What do you think a pharmacist's role is in health care?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Long Island University's Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Science discussed study habits for different subjects, reasons for not pursuing a medical career despite family expectations, hobbies, preferred learning methods, and the importance of professionalism.
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Why you do not want to be a doctor as your parents are?
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How would you study for a math or science class? How would you study for an english or history class?
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what are your hobbies etc?
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By what mean do you learn best?
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value of professionalism
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Long Island University's Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Science discussed various topics including discussing weaknesses, ethical dilemmas like academic integrity, the sale of cigarettes in pharmacies, and the importance of professionalism. Some respondents mentioned scenarios related to academic integrity in a challenging Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
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Your weakness
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what are your weaknesses?
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What would you do if a friend, who you know is a good student, always helps you out when you need help, asked to see your assignment?(after i answered they followed up with) What if you showed it to her, and then she copied your exact assignment and handed it in, how would you feel about this?
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should pharmacies sell cigarettes?
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None was difficult
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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 Other personnel
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 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 Unknown
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Unknown
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Unknown
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN) and school websites, engaging in mock interviews, researching the school thoroughly, and reading interview preparation books. Many emphasized the importance of leveraging online platforms like SDN for insights and advice, alongside conducting thorough research to feel confident and ready for the interview.
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SDN
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SDN/ school website
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sdn, mock interview, research on school
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SDN, LIU website, notes, Knock em Dead interview book
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Student Doctor Network
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the well-organized and relatively stress-free interview process. They appreciated the clear communication from interviewers, friendly demeanor, and encouragement to take time to reflect on situational questions.
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Interviewers
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Relatively well organized interview. Before we started, they read a paragraph to me explaining what the interview would be like, let me know that there would be situational questions that I would have to reflect on, and told me it's okay to take pauses to reflect, and that it does not have to pertain to pharmacy experience.
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interview really was not all that stressful and the interviewers were pretty friendly
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staff, professors, etc
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The interviwers were friendly
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly shared negative feedback about interviewers appearing disinterested or unengaged, lack of enthusiasm during the interview process, and a lack of a tour provided. Suggestions included ensuring interviewers are attentive and engaged, showing enthusiasm during interactions, and offering a tour to provide a better sense of the environment.
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One of the interviewers looked like she was zoning in and out. did not seem interested in my answers half the time. did not smile.
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Nothing
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no tour
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known the specifics of the application process, such as whether there was an essay portion or not, to better prepare themselves. Some also mentioned wanting more information or guidance on the application requirements to avoid any surprises.
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that there was no essay portion
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Nothing really
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally commented on the friendliness of professors, varying interview styles (from casual to more formal), inclusion of essays in the process, and the presence of staring interviewers. Suggestions included more conversational interviews and providing a tour for a better candidate experience.
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Very friendly professors
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My interview was not conversational at all. No tour, No essay. I wouldnt say it was a hard interview, but wasn't casual or informal at all. Overall, it was short and direct.
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The interview was very casual, same basic questions; once i was settled, i felt very comfortable speaking with the interviewers. I would not stress out about this interview.
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essay, then interview with 2 professors
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The interviewers were staring at me.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should offer more college tours to help prospective students explore the campus and facilities. They also recommended providing virtual tours for those unable to visit in person.
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college tour
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