Temple University School of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
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 revolved around the candidate's qualities as a pharmacist, challenges overcome, future career goals in pharmacy, ethical scenarios, and reasons for pursuing a Pharm.D. degree. Some respondents mentioned being part of an MMI format interview and potential nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the questions asked and the interview structure.
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What are good qualities of a Pharmacist?
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Why pharmacy?
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Which year of pharmacy is the hardest?
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Why Temple?
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What is one challenge you have overcome
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Temple University School of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics, including favorite organelles, ethical scenarios, career paths, responsibilities of pharmacists, and current pharmacy issues. The interview format may have been an MMI, with some respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements, while other questions focused on hypothetical situations, personal interests, and knowledge about the pharmacy field and related current events.
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none
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What's your favorite organelle of the cell?
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The one I asked.
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If you were on an airplane and there was a medical emergency would you step up and say you were a pharmacist and help?
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If pharmacists only made $35,000/year would you still do pharmacy?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Temple University School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including scenarios like dealing with low pharmacist salary, handling personal challenges, predicting future challenges in pharmacy, explaining drug mechanisms in the body, and distinguishing between pharmacy degrees. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format interview potentially involving nondisclosure agreements due to references to 'MMI', 'Multiple Mini Interview', and 'non-disclosure'.
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literally nothing
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The one I asked.
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If pharmacist only made 35K a year would you still want to pursue this career?
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Tell me about a difficult point in your life and how you dealt with it?
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none
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group 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.
No responses
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 2-3 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
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Philadelphia International
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PHL
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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sheraton suites
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extended america stay
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conwell inn
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Wyndham
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Microtel
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews, and researching the pharmacy school they were interviewing at. They focused on practicing common interview questions, reviewing their application materials, and staying informed about pharmacy-related current events to be well-prepared for the interview.
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SDN
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SDN had pretty much all the questions that were asked
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I read SDN, wrote down answers to the common questions and ran through them with a friend.
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Came up with questions and answered them on my own.
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SDN website, mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the helpful and friendly admissions staff, the welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere of the school, the small class sizes, the research opportunities, the sense of community among students and faculty, and the proximity to a large health sciences center. Additionally, they appreciated the laid-back interviews, the knowledgeable and supportive professors, and the historical significance of the institution.
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All the opportunities they offer.
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The new class rooms
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School has an ok reputation, it's been around for a long time, it's in a big city, and they have a small pharmacy museum in the school
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Nothing. Sad, because I'm a Temple undergrad "Veteran". Very disappointed in my school, glad to be leaving.
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Staff at admissions office were very nice and helpful
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about Temple University's location, particularly citing safety issues and the school's surrounding neighborhood. Many applicants were disappointed by the lack of amenities during their visit, such as no lunch or pens provided, as well as the disorganized and unimpressive tour experience. Suggestions included improving the facilities, providing more information about financial aid and housing, and offering a more personalized and engaging interview process.
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The area its in
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Location
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It looks like it's in a really bad neighborhood, the building is dilapidated, students have to use the medical school's library, and the tour guide said there is collaborative work but that the med students speak down to the pharmacy students
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1) Tour was not included in appointment. Had to come beforehand to partake. 2) Admissions staff, though nice, seem disorganized and without proper resources. ( A hallmark of Temple ) 3) School made no effort to "woo" students. Did not feel like a visit. Ie) Where other schools would let you hear from the Dean, financial aid office, former/current students, or provide food, school memorabilia or even refreshments, Temple did none of this. Was "hello", interview, (now get out) "thanks for coming". 4) "Interviewer" was a very nice, but disorganized and unprofessional professor. She was very dressed-down (clogs and parachute pants) and made very little effort. She allowed for free-for-all type discussion where people were interrupted mid-sentence or ignored. Her cell phone went off 2x during the interview, the second time she pulled it out and began to play with it while another student was trying to answer her question. You could tell she heard none of that reply. 5) I'm use to the setting of main campus (it takes some getting use to). Poor area, high crime. You are relatively safe on-campus. Health Science Campus is another story. I felt very unsafe there (and I've been commuting to Temple for 4yrs+ so I thought nothing would phase me). If you choose to go here, be safe-be careful and don't get too comfortable.
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I was surprised by how little the area was that you had your classes in. It almost felt like highschool again
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed nature of the interview, the potential for a delayed start time for the tour, the closed-file interview format, the need for extra time for parking and travel in the area, and the potential for a longer-than-expected wait time for admissions decisions. Many also mentioned the importance of being well-prepared, including practicing interviewing skills and researching the program thoroughly.
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It was very relaxed.
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That the location and subway were going to be so scary
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That was a waste of time for me.
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I wish I had known the tour wasn't going to start until an hour after our interview ended.
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That not going on the tour doesn't actually affect your chances of admittance.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly provided feedback on the interview process, expressing a mix of positive and negative sentiments. Many felt that the interviews were relaxed and conversational, allowing them to showcase their personalities, but some expressed concerns about the lack of emphasis on certain aspects like the school's location or the evaluation process.
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This school supposedly has a good program, but the admissions and faculty put zero effort into selling it to the prospective students, as other surveys have pointed out. Seems like they don't care about the students.
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I think I've said it all.
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I really wish I had gone on the tour but everybody in my group left immediately after the interview because the tour was optional.
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I cringed at the idea of a group interview, but it was relaxed. Be prepared for a nice discussion. The other people in my group were awesome, so that may have made it relaxed.
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Nice interview process. Relaxing and motivating.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggest that the admissions office should put more effort into showcasing the school to applicants, ensuring a warm welcome and informative campus tour during the interview day, improving communication and professionalism from interviewers, and providing comprehensive information on financial aid, scholarships, and housing.
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Actually put some effort into selling the school to the applicants. We spent a lot of money to apply and interview, but we have other options that actually show us they care.
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How about making a Temple student feel welcome. There was very little effort put forth into "selling" the school to me. I'm a senior Temple student and I was NOT IMPRESSED. Choose the faculty who interviews more wisely. She was incredibly unprofessional. (Phone went off during interviews, cut off student's reply to speak with someone else. Rude.) I will be going elsewhere. And it's too bad, because Temple was my 1st choice before this experience.
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Properly communicate the time for the tour.
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I would suggest making a formal tour be a part of every interviewee's interview day. It is definitely of interest to us to see the facilities (including the library) as well as talk to current students if possible, through a Q&A session. Also, info about financial aid, scholarships and housing should be made more available on the interview day, ie. in an info packet.
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