Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Worcester, MA
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 42% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to 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 pharmacy experience, reasons for choosing the program, teamwork experiences, study habits, career aspirations in pharmacy, and time management skills. Some interviews follow the MMI format with questions about nondisclosure, while others focus on personal attributes, future goals, and specific motivations for pursuing pharmacy as a career.
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Do you have any pharmacy experience?
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Why Pharmacy?
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Why this program?
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Tell me about a time where you had to work in a team.
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Tell me about a time where you received negative feedback about your work.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting questions asked at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed a wide range of topics including time management, future goals, personal hobbies, and the unique traits of a good pharmacist. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some respondents mentioned nondisclosure agreements, while common questions revolved around motivations for pursuing pharmacy, handling academic challenges, and envisioning future career paths.
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This an accelerated 3-year program, what do you think makes you qualified to keep up in a program like this?
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none
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How do you manage your time?
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If there was one spot left and you were up against 300 ppl, why should we pick you?
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where do u see yourself in 5years what are you hobbies
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed a wide range of topics, including traits of a good pharmacist, handling rigorous programs, bad grades explanation, commitment to studying, career goals, and opinions on healthcare. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format and possible nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted various challenging questions related to academics, career choices, and personal attributes.
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What are traits that make a good pharmacist and do you think you have those traits?
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None
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Essay is the most challenging part of the interview, but definitely not that difficult.
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There was none.
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explain bad grades...but it worked out
🤝 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 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.
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 Faculty member
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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
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manchester
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logan
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log
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bdl
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Logan International
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Radisson
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Quality Inn. 130$ for one night!!!
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Marriott Courtyard
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Marriot Courtyard
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La Qunita in Auburn
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 average.
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 researching the school, reviewing SDN feedback, practicing interview questions, and seeking advice from current students or pharmacists. They emphasized the importance of being knowledgeable about the school, field of pharmacy, and practicing responses to common questions to feel more confident during the interview.
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I researched the school thoroughly and came prepared with questions to ask that showed my prior knowledge of the school and the field of pharmacy.
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sdn
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Reviewing SDN surveys
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sdn and mcphs
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SDN/ School website
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff, faculty, and interviewers, creating a comfortable and conversational atmosphere during the interviews. They also appreciated the modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and the organization of the admissions process, as well as the opportunities for interaction and engagement with the school community.
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My interviewer was very nice, gave me lots of clarification about the program and field during my interview. She made it clear that I can ask questions at any point during the interview. She also did a lot of talking which made me feel comfortable as I wasn't the only one talking the entire time.
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The interviewer was an older woman - she was super nice!
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The facilities, staff and curriculum
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The admission staff and the interviewer was really nice! They made you feel welcome and the interview was more like a conversation than interrogation. The interview day was very structured and organzied.
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faculty, cultural diversity
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the small campus size, limited resources like a small library, high tuition costs, lack of campus amenities or activities, the surrounding city of Worcester, and the overall appearance of the school. Suggestions included improving campus facilities, expanding resources, lowering tuition, enhancing the student experience with more activities, and addressing the school's location and appearance.
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I was told that 3-year accelerated PharmD students don't match for residency as easily as 4 year students.
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N/A
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The surrounding areas can be a bit dodgy in places
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none
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the weather
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time about the short interview duration, the immediate essay portion following the interview, and the relaxed environment of the interview process. Suggestions included being mindful of transportation options, pronunciation of the city name, and preparing for stress-related questions. Additionally, applicants recommended managing time efficiently, researching the school thoroughly, and being cautious about the location and facilities.
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That the interview would only take 10ish minutes. I also didn't know that the essay portion would be RIGHT after the interview.
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How laid back everyone would be. It was very stress free.
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None, everything was expected.
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i wish i knew i could walk from my hotel to the campus cos i ended up paying $10 for parking.
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I wish I knew that they had food and juices for us already
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be straightforward and low-stress, with positive feedback on the friendliness of the interviewers and faculty members. Many emphasized the importance of being natural, having genuine interest in the program, asking questions, and being prepared for the academic rigor and accelerated nature of the curriculum. Some concerns were raised about the cost of tuition, the intensity of the program, and the experiences shared by current students.
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Good experience, was told at the end of the interview that she would make a recommendation on my behalf to the board. Got my acceptance two days later.
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It was very straightforward and low-stress.
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A financial aid session and a Q&A session given by current students will be nice.
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just be confident and speak the truth, dont be trying to rehearse waht u practiced just stay calm and speak naturally.
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parking is easy, location is very easy to get to
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest including a financial aid session and a Q&A with current students during the interview day to provide a comprehensive view of the school's offerings. Additionally, having more faculty involvement in the interview process and providing student-led tours were frequently mentioned as ways to enhance the admissions experience.
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The only thing I would add to make the interview day more thorough will be to include a financial aid session and then a Q&A session with current students. This way, the applicant will have a feel of the school from a student's perspective and also know more about the financial aid situation for the program. Other than that, I think the interview was very organized and efficient.
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None
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Library too small..... Student housing not impressive
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It would be nice to also have a student on-hand to either provide tours or to be a step along the interview process. Probably isn't possible, since everyone has class during the day, but I would have liked a current student's perspective.
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They should get more faculty members as part of the whole interview process. For example, interviewees should be able to meet more faculty members for interactions.
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