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Touro College of Pharmacy - New York Interview Feedback Summary

New York, NY

Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.3
Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 18 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

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 areaโ€™s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Applicants were commonly asked about their motivation for pursuing pharmacy and specifically why they chose Touro University. These questions likely reflect the program's interest in understanding applicants' career aspirations and alignment with the institution's values.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at Touro College of Pharmacy - New York discussed health disparities and how pharmacists can minimize them. This suggests a focus on ethical and social issues in healthcare rather than typical academic or scenario-based questions.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Touro College of Pharmacy - New York discussed various topics, indicating a wide range of interview questions were posed.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

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?

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 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.
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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 reading through SDN interviews and conducting mock interviews with friends and family to practice and gain feedback.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the opportunity to work closely with DO students, the accessibility of the campus for studying, and the unique medical cases available in New York City for rotations. They appreciated the honesty and thoroughness of the faculty introduction, as well as the involvement of current students in giving tours and providing food.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the initial appearance of the building, feeling that the school seemed unappealing from the outside. Additionally, many applicants were put off by the overly aggressive sales tactics during the interview process, such as assigning scores without providing any constructive feedback.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wish they had known to thoroughly research and double-check their accommodations to avoid unexpected issues, and to prepare for the straightforward and structured format of the interview process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally appreciated the friendly professors and staff, while advising future candidates to stay calm during the interview process. Some expressed hesitation towards the school's enthusiastic presentations, noting a preference for a more balanced approach.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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 more than $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

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 that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would not recommend/strong> their hotel.

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

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