Winchester, VA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
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โญ Overall Impressions โผ
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 areaโs cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐ฌ Interview Questions โผ
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios related to teamwork, leadership qualities, experiences in pharmacy, reasons for choosing the school, overcoming hardships, and ethical dilemmas like handling cheating or alcohol use by colleagues. Many respondents mentioned questions related to the school's choice, interest in pharmacy, future goals in the field, and hypothetical scenarios as part of an MMI format, potentially subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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What would you do if someone in your group wasnโt pulling their weight
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What would you do if you were working in a group and one person was slacking?
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Why Pharmacy?
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Described an incident where you showed leadership qualities.
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Why Shenandoah?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of ethical scenarios, including handling cheating, unethical behavior in the workplace, and pharmacist professionalism. Many responses referenced the MMI format, suggesting a focus on ethical decision-making and professionalism, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
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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 the most difficult question asked at Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including leadership, ethics, handling group dynamics, and personal motivations. Some responses indicated a focus on scenarios involving ethical dilemmas, teamwork challenges, and personal sacrifices, with additional questions about future aspirations in pharmacy and stress management situations. It appears that the interview may have been in an MMI format, as some responses alluded to nondisclosure agreements and multiple different questions being asked during the process.
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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?
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Interview Preparation and Impressions โผ
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 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by extensively researching the school's website, reading interview feedback on SDN forums, practicing with friends or family, and conducting mock interviews. Many applicants also noted the importance of preparing responses to common interview questions and engaging in self-reflection about their motivations and goals for pursuing pharmacy.
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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, as well as the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere during the interview process. They also appreciated the modern facilities, advanced technology, and beautiful campus locations, with many noting the close-knit community feel of the schools. Suggestions included maintaining the warm and welcoming environment and continuing to emphasize the student-centered approach in their admissions process.
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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 location of the campus, the small size of the town, and the lack of interactions with current students. Suggestions included providing more opportunities to explore the facilities and surrounding areas, as well as arranging interactions with a wider range of individuals, such as the Dean or current students.
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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?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to prepare more questions to ask the interviewer, be aware of the campus locations for interviews, and consider the school's unique aspects such as ethical questions and the writing sample's importance. Additionally, knowing details about the program's curriculum, campus facilities, and potential weather conditions were highlighted as beneficial for future applicants.
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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 on the interview process, including the length, format, and stress level of the interviews. Some mentioned positive aspects such as friendly staff and a comfortable atmosphere, while others expressed concerns about the brevity of the interview, travel logistics, and communication discrepancies.
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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 overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for being helpful, friendly, and prompt in responding to inquiries, with a special mention for Debbie at the Ashburn campus.
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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
๐ On-Site Experience โผ
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 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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BWI
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DCA
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Dulles International
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Dulles, I was in town for family already and they live in Maryland
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IAD
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Fairfield Inn.
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Best Western
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Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
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Best Western in Sterling
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Comfort Inn
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Courtyard at Marriott
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?
No responses
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