Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
Winchester, VA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
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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 scenarios related to teamwork such as handling group members not contributing equally, dealing with plagiarism, and managing conflicts within a team. Additionally, questions about ethical dilemmas, personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy, and the role of pharmacists in the community are frequently explored during these interviews.
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How do you handle stress
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What would you do if someone in your group wasn’t pulling their weight
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Why shenandoah
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What would you do if you were working in a group and one person wanted to be in control of everything?
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What would you do if you were working in a group and one person was slacking?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy discussed a variety of scenarios such as addressing cheating among friends, handling ethical dilemmas in the workplace, dealing with employees stealing, and responding to pharmacists with alcohol on their breath. The questions also explored students' views on community contributions, dream projects as pharmacists, and changes they would make in the pharmacy profession, with a mix of personal and professional scenarios.
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What would you do if you saw one of your friends cheating on an exam
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How to study in pharmacy school?
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What would be your "dream project" as a pharmacist?
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What can you offer to Shenandoah as a pharmacy student and as a future pharmacist.
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Tell us about yourself.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios including ethical dilemmas, teamwork challenges, leadership qualities, personal motivations, and the role of pharmacists in the community. Some responses hinted at an MMI format, potentially subject to a nondisclosure agreement, with questions about putting others' interests before their own, dealing with stress, and handling situations of suspected cheating among peers.
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None
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How I can improve/increase/change my volunteer experience if I am a pharmacist?
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In what ways does a pharmacist directly contribute to the community?
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none was difficult. I just needed a bit of time to think about them carefully before answering.
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Pharmacy school can be challenging, how have you prepared and how do you plan to cope?
🤝 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 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.
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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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none
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dulles
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Washington-Dulles
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Washington Dulles
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Washington DULLES airport
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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none
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don't remember
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Sheraton
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Red Roof Inn
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Marriott Fairfield Inn Winchester
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?
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants for interview preparation were to extensively utilize resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview questions and feedback, practice responses with friends or family, conduct mock interviews, research the school's website, and review pharmacy-related topics to feel more prepared and confident during the interview process. Many applicants also mentioned the importance of reflecting on personal motivations and goals for pursuing pharmacy as a career.
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Reading these, research the website
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Read the interview questions in SDN
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Read SN interview section, went over questions with someone, practiced in front of a mirror.
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mock interview w/ siblings.
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SDN
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness of the staff, faculty, and students, creating a welcoming and family-like atmosphere during their interactions. Additionally, they appreciated the modern facilities, technology integration, and convenient campus locations, which contributed to a positive overall experience.
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The faculty were all so nice, the campus is nice too
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How relaxed the interview was- it felt more like a conversation than an interview and they didn't even ask a lot of questions (maybe like 5 in total)
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how friendly they were
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The amount of study space the school has and how each building is 24/7 accessible.
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very, very nice campus. Love the Medical center located next door to Shenandoah.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the remote and rural location of the campus, the small size of the town, limited interaction with current students, and unenthusiastic interviewers. Suggestions included providing more opportunities to explore the campus, improving interviewer engagement, and offering more information about the school and surrounding area to alleviate concerns about the location.
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Nothing
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How un- enthusiastic the professor interviewer was.
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No good food places walking distance :(
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The weather.
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wish they had more questions to ask the interviewers and were surprised by the basic nature of the questions. Some also mentioned the importance of being prepared for ethical and moral questions, bringing snacks for long interviews, and clarifying the interview location ahead of time. It is also recommended to be aware of potential weather conditions and transportation costs.
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Nothing it was a typical interview/tour set up
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more questions to ask the interviewer
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Nothing, everything was what I expected.
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The weather was dead cold, even my freezer wasn't as cold as winchester. plus, it was SNOWING the day I interviewed.
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I would be the only one for my time slot.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided feedback that the interview process at Shenandoah University was well-organized and low-stress, with friendly interviewers and a focus on ethical questions. Some applicants mentioned the short duration of the interview/tour and the small town atmosphere, while others expressed concerns about the travel distance, costs, and communication discrepancies regarding the deposit deadline.
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Go over the interview question on SDN
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I wish it was longer with more activities
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I really liked the small size of the campus and classrooms, the amount of study spaces available, and the accessibility of the campus. The admissions coordinator Debbie was super nice and she made me feel really comfortable.
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It's a nice area up in the mountains. I love that it's close to the beautiful Shenandoah national park.
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Interviewed on Monday, received decision from committee on Wednesday. They really have their act together.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about the admissions office, highlighting their helpfulness, friendliness, prompt communication, and effective support throughout the application process. Many specifically mentioned their positive interactions with staff members, such as Debbie at the Ashburn campus, and praised the office for their exceptional service.
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Nothing, they are all so helpful and extremely friendly!
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Debbie at the Ashburn campus is really nice and answered all my questions
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The Admissions Office is awesome. They are very prompt on returning phone calls and extremely frien
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