Western New England University College of Pharmacy Summary Responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

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 17 responses

Score Reference:

9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 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.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (67%)

Good (33%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly suggested going prepared with questions to make the most of the opportunity.

Go prepared with questions!

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

28 Minutes Average

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Number:

2 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

0% Open-File

100% Closed-File

WNE-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 28 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 100% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about leadership qualities and reasons for choosing a specific institution, such as "Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower?" and "Why did you pick [School Name]?" These questions provide insight into applicants' personal attributes and motivations for pursuing their medical education.

Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower?

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Why did you pick WNEU?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at Western New England University College of Pharmacy discussed scenarios such as vaccine distribution criteria based on various factors like age, gender, race, and medical background, as well as how to handle situations where alcohol is detected on a pharmacist's breath.

If you were allotted a certain amount of vaccinations, how would you decide to distribute them throughout the public population? (Age, gender, race, medical background, etc.)

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What would you do if you smelled alcohol on your pharmacist's breath?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN), conducting mock interviews with friends, and gathering information on interview strategies and tips. Seeking advice from individuals with interview experience, such as friends who have gone through the process, was also a popular method of preparation.

SDN, mock interviews with friends, and compiled information for interviews (Strategies/Tips)

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SDN & a friend who interviewed in the past.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Western New England University College of Pharmacy discussed students' plans for specialization and how they would contribute to the community as pharmacists.

What do you plan to specialize in?

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How would you give back to the community as a pharmacist?

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the supportive attitudes of the faculty and staff, who displayed a genuine commitment to helping students achieve their goals. Additionally, the small class sizes and favorable student-teacher ratios were highlighted as positive aspects that stood out to applicants.

The personalities of the faculty & staff. Everyone I interacted with had that attitude that stated "We're here to help you get to where you want to go."

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Class size & student-teacher ratio.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of development in the program due to the school being newer, particularly in areas like student organizations and scholarship opportunities. Suggestions included giving the school more time to establish these aspects for future applicants.

Newer school so they need some time to develop the program, i.e. student organizations & scholarship opportunities.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known ahead of time that they should not have been so nervous during the application process and appreciated the program's approach to pharmacists as educators.

That I should not have been so nervous.

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Really liked their approach toward pharmacist as an educator, hit a good note with me!

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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

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.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should consider providing breaks and refreshments during lengthy interview processes, while praising the professionalism and helpfulness of the admissions representatives.

Interview process was 4 hours long without a break for refreshments. Otherwise, everything went smoothly and the admissions representatives were great and very informative.

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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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Bradley

100% interviewees used Bradley (Bradley).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.

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0% Airplane

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100% Automobile

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0% Train or Subway

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0% Other

Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees

Most interviewees stayed at the American Inn & Suites (average ranking 7/10). (Top 1 displayed)

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American Inn & Suites

7/10

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are in state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

Faculty member (50%)

Student (50%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

Western New England University College of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

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