Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
Henderson, NV
Pharmacy Schools | Private For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 pharmacy career motivations, interest in specific pharmacy paths, experiences with leadership and conflict resolution, examples of compassion, professionalism definitions, and scenarios involving ethical dilemmas. Several responses mentioned questions related to MMI or Multiple Mini Interview formats, indicating a focus on interpersonal skills and ethical decision-making, with some respondents possibly being subject to nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the interview format.
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I saw in your essay that you talked about learning Spanish and interacting with lower income/rural areas of Hispanic demographic, is that something you'd be interested in continuing at Roseman?
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They asked me two questions about my letters of recommendation (LORs): 1) How do you know the pharmacist that wrote you this LOR? 2) One of your LORs describes you as ________. Please speak to this?
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Which path of pharmacy are you most interested in? (i.e. compounding, ambulatory, hospital)
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Tell us about a time you had to make a tough decision as a leader. What happened and what was the outcome?
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Tell us about a time you had to take constructive criticism. What happened and what was the outcome?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of scenarios, including decision-making processes for pharmacy school selection, experiences demonstrating compassion, and ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice. The interviews may have followed an MMI format, with some respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements, while others encountered questions related to teamwork dynamics and personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy.
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If you were accepted to every pharmacy school you applied to, how would you decide which one to go to?
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What does professionalism mean to you>
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Why do you want to go to Roseman University?
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Explain more about a specific patient encounter you faced that you had written on your application.
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What questions were you expecting us to ask, but didn't? How would you have answered that question?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as ethical dilemmas, conflict resolution, and personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy. Some respondents mentioned questions related to identifying qualities of a pharmacist versus a doctor and handling challenging situations in a pharmacy setting, indicating a mix of situational and personal reflection inquiries.
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None, they were all pretty standard questions and it was very conversational.
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How will you contribute to a positive environment at Roseman?
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Why pharmacy? (not difficult, just adding more questions)
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Explain more about the challenges you faced as an undergraduate (application question).
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If you were administering flu shots at your pharmacy, and you only had one shot left, who would you give it to: an elderly man around 65yrs old, or a pregnant woman and why?
🤝 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 3 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 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 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 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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport (LAS)
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SLC
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McCarren
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McCarran
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Las Vegas-McCarran
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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trump
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super 8
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no
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motel 6!!
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flamingo Hilton
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 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 their interviews by utilizing resources like Studentdoctor.net (SDN), reading interview feedback, conducting mock interviews, and researching the school. Suggestions included practicing answers aloud, avoiding sounding rehearsed, and seeking feedback from pharmacists, friends, and family members for a well-rounded preparation approach.
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Go over some common questions asked in every pharmacy school interview (i.e. Introduce yourself, Why pharmacy?, Why this school?)
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Mostly SDN questions and mock interviews. Most people say not to write the answers to some of the questions down but personally it helped me a lot and didn’t sound unnatural.
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Read all the interview feedback to get an idea of what questions they will ask! Do mock interviews, but more importantly practice aloud in front of a mirror. Keep eye contact with yourself!
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SDN
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Read through SDN forum and general interview questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the warmth, friendliness, and welcoming atmosphere of the staff, faculty, and students at the school. They appreciated the personal connections, support, and genuine interest in their success shown throughout the interview process and orientation. Many highlighted the state-of-the-art facilities, the family-like environment, and the emphasis on creating a comfortable and engaging experience for applicants.
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The interview day host was incredibly nice and friendly, and the interviewers were really nice.
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They sold the sell well in their orientation. I was most impressed by their IPPE and APPE hours and connections.
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I really love the orientation they prepare on interview day, excellent speakers. They are very hospitable, nice, and friendly. The students are all fantastic, too, everyone's like a family.
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The staff. Plus, current students spoke very highly of the program.
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The staff went out of their ways to introduce themselves to students, and they treated all interviewees as if we were all already accepted
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the high seat deposit costs, limited campus facilities and resources, unprepared tour guides, small campus size, increasing tuition rates, and unprofessional behavior during interviews. Suggestions included improving campus facilities, ensuring better student services, and enhancing the professionalism of staff and faculty.
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Seat deposit is pretty pricey for such an unknown school
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Nothing, really. I really wanted to go to Roseman, so I was fine with everything I saw.
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Campus - we stayed inside one fairly small building for the entire campus tour.
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The tour guides I encountered were all students who were just pulled from studying and asked to give tours; they weren't prepared well.
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The school is just like a business building, the tour was just whatever to the guide.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to relax and not stress too much, as the interview prompt is not overly difficult. They also mentioned the importance of being prepared but not overly anxious, and to expect delays and downtime during the interview process.
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The writing assessment prompt is not that difficult
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Don't worry so much!! You'll just end up feeling bad and anxious, and that will definitely affect your emotions during the interview. After my interview, I felt horrible and disappointed because I focused on the negative too much. If it's meant to be, it will be, so try to keep a clear mind! (I know it's easier said than done.)
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I kind of knew things from the student doctor network, but I guess I wish I had known to drink water beforehand and maybe if I had a bottle of water during the interview.
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That I would get in. :) I felt well prepared with knowing about the school and practicing possible interview questions, so I didn't feel stressed about anything. I recommend taking in the moment and expect to have an enjoyable experience. No one is there to catch your mistake or watch you struggle. Your best is expected so prepare ahead of time for it and go with the flow once you get there. You got asked to interview so they want to know more about you as a person.
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Although the interview is important, it's only 30% of your final score. If I had known this ahead of time, I may not have stressed quite so much over the interview.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed positive feedback about the friendly and welcoming staff, feeling comfortable during the interview process, and receiving valuable insights from current students. Suggestions included practicing interview questions, being oneself, asking questions, and researching the school beforehand.
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Incredibly nice staff, so much so that the school went up in my personal rankings after the interview day
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TIPS: What definitely helped me the most was practicing aloud with myself. Practice the questions posted on here at least 4-5 times to remember your talking points and the general direction of your answer. They ask a lot of situational questions as well as "Tell us about a time..." questions, so be sure to think of situations you've been through ahead of time, especially situations where you had to act as a leader, conflicts (with teammates or patients/customers), etc. For sure they will ask the "Why our school" and "Why pharmacy" questions, so practice answering these questions. Make sure your answers to all questions come from the heart. Be sincere, and the interview panel will sense and feel that from you, and things will go well. :)
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This was my first interview, and I thought I did badly, but I got in. So, I feel honored that the school thinks of me highly. I think your undergraduate work other than the prerequisites might not matter to them. I just worry if I am really prepared to get 90% on every exam and can deal with the curriculum.
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I had a great interview experience. I walked in thinking it would be up-tight and all professional but the admission's office showed their personality and it made me feel that I was able to do the same. My interview was later on in the time slots and I'm naturally very nervous in these types of situations but luckily I had a couple people that I was able to talk to while I waited which took a lot of stress off. The orientation was interesting, I liked that the dean was honest about the difficulty level, and the information I learned made me want to go to this school even more.
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Overall, the experience was good. The staff does everything they can to make you relax, like cracking jokes and goofing around with each other.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication about financial aid, provide clearer directions for parking and building entry, and consider using more experienced interviewers. They also recommend implementing a feature to save progress on applications and return to them later.
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None they are really nice and they made you feel really comfortable
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If a student calls before orientation to get a quote price on how much financial aid a student would normally qualify for, it's okay to tell them. They tell you in orientation anyway!
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More visible signs on where to park and enter the building. For the record, in Henderson: go down Sunset as far as possible, then turn left into the larger parking lot and enter the Student Lounge about 1/2way down the lot.
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Pick a more experienced interviewer!! I felt I was more mature than him, although I am only 24.
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