SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Buffalo, NY
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-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 revolve around scenarios like handling difficult situations, ethical dilemmas, caring for others, personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy, discussing current healthcare issues, and assessing interpersonal skills. Some responses also suggest that the interviews may have been in an MMI format with questions covering a wide range of ethical, personal, and professional scenarios.
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What was the most challenging part as shadowing in pharmacy
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Have you ever had to work with a difficult person? How did you handle it?
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Why Pharmacy? Why UB?
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tell us about a time when you acted against moral values
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tell us about a time you had to care for somebody who was ill or sick and how did you go about it
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed various topics such as interviewing a person of choice, describing a friend's positives and negatives, sharing volunteer experiences, discussing current events in healthcare, and personal goal-setting. The interviews likely followed an MMI format with possible nondisclosure agreements as mentioned by some respondents.
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Who is one person you would interview and why?
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tell us about your friend, positives and negatives
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Nothing
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Tell me about your best friend.
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Tell us about a time when you went above and beyond to help someone during your time as a volunteer.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed a wide range of topics from ethical dilemmas to analytical thinking scenarios. While some mentioned questions related to solving world problems or ethical violations, others highlighted inquiries about healthcare topics, ethical decision-making, and analytical problem-solving skills. Notably, some references to MMI or Multiple Mini Interview format, as well as mentions of nondisclosure agreements, suggest that respondents may have encountered such parameters during their interviews at the school.
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Tell us about a world problem and how you plan to solve it.
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tell us a current healthcare topic or event and your stance on it, as well as how you would go about solving it
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None, they were all about getting to know me. And who knows me better than I know myself!
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Describe time when acted against moral values
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All questions were on this message board, but I wished that I had practiced more.
🤝 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 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 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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
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laguardia
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JFK to BUF
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Delta
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Buffalo
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BUF
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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Motel 6 on Maple Rd
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Hotel Indigo Buffalo - Amherst
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Holiday Inn
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Hampton Inn
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Hamilton Inn
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 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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview questions and feedback, practicing their responses either out loud or with others, and researching the school's website for information to impress the interviewers. Many also emphasized the importance of mock interviews and practicing speaking their prepared answers to common interview questions.
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SDN questions, typed all my answers out on Word
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SDN interview feedback
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SDN, typed a word document with all of the questions found on the interview feed back portion.
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SDN, this is my last interview had lots of practice
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Just read about the school, mock interview
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable faculty and staff, the welcoming atmosphere, and the pride shown by current students. Many highlighted the facilities, programs, and opportunities offered by the school, as well as the efficient and transparent admissions process. The sense of community and safety on campus were also noted as positive aspects.
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When there was a time to ask interviewers the questions, they were delighted to answer my questions.
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How much pride the faculty and students had for their school.
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the facilities
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The faculty and staff. Everyone was so nice! They made the interview so comfortable. Very stress free!! And, of course, the pizza and wings made the day!
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curriculum, different programs
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the lack of organization in the interview process, disinterested current students, harsh weather conditions, and the unpreparedness of interviewers. Suggestions included improving interview logistics, ensuring students are engaged and knowledgeable during tours, and providing clearer information about the school and its facilities.
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Interviewers' face expression did not change throughout the interview process
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The pharmacy building is fairly new but it wasn't to my liking. It felt cold.
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geographic location
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The current students- seemed uninterested in answering our questions. They were kind of intimidating.
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weather
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to stay an extra night to explore the area, that the interviews would be stress-free and not too formal, and to be prepared for group presentations and discussions. Suggestions included wearing a suit, studying current events, and bringing wet wipes for messy food. Additionally, being familiar with campus locations, having change for tolls, and knowing about study abroad opportunities were also mentioned as helpful insights for preparation.
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To stay an extra night so that I can go explore downtown Buffalo
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there would be a pointless group presentation on a hypothetical situation/problem
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How stress free it actually would be!
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A group session discuss about a problem and present it.
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That it wouldn't be too stressful at all. that it would be cold and that buffalo is tiny
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be relaxed and not overly stressful, with a mix of scenario questions and discussions. Some appreciated the friendly and enthusiastic faculty, while others highlighted the importance of being well-prepared to answer challenging questions analytically.
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I joined the interview through ZOOM, and when you are other interviewees are in the main room, they through you a topic to discuss. It is usually a scenario question so please be prepared for that.
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It's a very impressive school but the geographic location isn't the best.
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keep providing students with pizza and wings! that was awesome! best interview food ever!
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It's a great school and the students seem happy there. All questions asked were on this forum, but you need to practice answering them outloud.
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The interview was laid back and the questions weren't terribly difficult to answer. I haven't visited the school yet, but from what I have seen so far, the pharmacy program really prepares its students well.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve friendliness, be responsive to all questions in emails, and allow flexibility such as taking pre-requisites over the summer.
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Can you please be more friendly
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Love the pizza and buffalo wings
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Please answer all the question the student asks in his/her email. Not part of it. I got accepted and I can barely get my questions answered.
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Allow students to take pre-reqs over the summer.
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