Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Wilkes-Barre, 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 high stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed poorly at the interview.
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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school below all other schools.
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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school below other schools they applied to.
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💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about study preparation, reasons for career changes, scenarios like the cigarette purchaser, motivations for choosing pharmacy, the value of pharmacy care in society, and work experience in a pharmacy setting. These questions reflect a focus on assessing applicants' preparedness, motivations, critical thinking skills, and practical experiences in the field of pharmacy.
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How will you prepare yourself for the amount of studying you'll need to do once you're a pharmacy student, and how will you make time for it?
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the scenario about the cigarette purchaser
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why the career change?
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Have you worked in a pharmacy?
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What do you think is the value of pharmacy care in the society today?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like handling a customer who purchases cigarettes but refuses to pay for a prescription, and contrasting teaching styles where one professor lectures while another focuses on self-study. These responses indicate a variety of situational and opinion-based questions were asked, reflecting a range of ethical, problem-solving, and educational topics during the interviews.
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Scenario given: I am a pharmacist, & a woman comes in to fill a prescription for her child. While she's waiting for you to fill it, she goes up to the front of the store and buys a carton of cigarettes. She comes back to pick up the prescription, and when I show her how much it costs, she refuses to pay it (even though it costs around as much as the carton of smokes she's just purchased). What do I do?
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They gave me this scenario - one professor comes in...lectures and gives you the mateiral one has to know; while another one comes in...gives you assignments and topics you have to read( self-study)- the class time is supposed to be used only for answering any questions or problems...so he bascically doesn't teach the traditional way...---and then I was asked to comment on that..
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy discussed the reason for a career change and how to handle a scenario where an elderly individual is lost in the pharmacy. The latter question focused on demonstrating empathy and problem-solving skills, reflecting real-life situations that may arise in a pharmacy setting.
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Why the career change (IT management/system implementation to pharmacy)?
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This was tough because it was wierd--they asked me what I would do if an old lady came to the pharmacy...and was just lost... I answered it well ...i mean its kindof obvious that one would be empathetic and try to figure out what is wrong, and why she is there and try to locate a relative or caretaker etc...and i said that..but she just looked blankly at me!! (the question was asked by one of the student interviewers)
🤝 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 4 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.
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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 discouraging about the school.
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How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
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What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either at a hotel or with students at the school.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
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Would you recommend the hotel?
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What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as poor.
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as poor.
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What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for their interviews by reading interview experiences and message boards, extensively researching the school, and reminding themselves to remain professional and composed. They also emphasized being clear about their motivations and goals in life to help them answer questions effectively during the interview.
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Read SDN interview experiences & pharm/pre-pharm message boards. Extensively read the school's website. Tried, rather unsuccessfully, to find out more about the Wilkes-Barre area. Reminded myself to be professional and composed during the interview no matter how tough it got.
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Some of the common questions I was prepared for...other than that...i just knew what i want out of life..just be clear about your motivations etc..
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the personable and professional demeanor of the staff and faculty, as well as the small size of the school which allows for dedicated attention. The positive experiences with student life amenities like commuter lounges and the quality of the cafeteria were highlighted as contributing to a comfortable and welcoming environment for students.
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How personable and professional everyone was.
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I like that the school is small...the dedication of the faculty was impressive. I already know that th enaplex scores for wilkes have been amazing over the years. Also I think the student life there is better than any place i've seen...they have wonderful commuter lounges..and the cafetaria and food was realy good.. its a place any student would be very comfortable in...
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impressed by the lack of diversity in the student body, the absence of financial aid for transfer students with bachelor's degrees, and the intense and rapid interview process that left little room for building rapport or addressing nerves. Suggestions included improving diversity initiatives, offering financial support to transfer students, and providing a more supportive and thorough interview experience.
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The lack of diversity in the student body relative to the diversity of a Philadelphia-area school's student body.
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That the school offers no...and i mean none..not even a single $ to transfers who come in with a bachelors.. Plus...their system for interview was not th ebest...You take the interview as soon as you get there...I was interviewed by 5 people...they literally drilled me...they only take 20 minutes to get to know you...and then when I asked a question in the end-- the guy got totally stuck and was silent for ..like 2 minutes!! But yeah...its tough alright..don't expect them to go easy and try to relieve your nerves before anything...almost anyone I talked to had the same impression...Its going to be direct, and very fast...so really be prepared.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known to not trust informal advice and to double-check parking regulations. Additionally, many regret not being aware of limited seating availability for transfers, emphasizing the importance of researching such details in advance.
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Not to listen to the school employee who, while strolling through the waiting area, informed me that the police wouldn't ticket me where I was parked. $10 later...
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They had only 6 seats for transfers!!
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed nervousness about the competitive nature of the program and the limited number of transfer spots available. Additionally, many applicants appreciated the rapport with faculty during interviews and found the application process to be well-structured with a focus on critical thinking and writing skills.
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I knew it would be competitive, since Wilkes essentially has a 6-year program. I heard that they accept 4-6 transfers per year into the 3rd year. So I was quite nervous. I felt like I had an almost instant rapport with the faculty member who "ran" my interview, and that my advanced age (30) granted my motivations a seriousness: I have fewer years to make up for a mistake than a 19-year-old does.
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When you first go in they check your size for a lab coat..take a picture...go wait in a sitting area which is surrounded by the interview rooms...someone will come and get you soon!! and then be prepared because the 20 minutes go by so quick...each interviewer asks a couple questions. Then they give you a chance to ask them questions. After that you can leave the room while they sit there for about 10 minutes and deliberate...scary!! The we took a 45 minutes long critical thinking test...easy...then a 30 minute long essay..easy again..they don't care about your stand on the issue just your writing style, composition, grammer etc.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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