Wilkes-Barre, PA
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as high stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school below all other schools.
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How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed poorly at the interview.
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What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed nervousness about the competitive nature of the application process, particularly regarding limited transfer spots and the intensity of interviews. They also highlighted the importance of building rapport with interviewers and emphasized the straightforward nature of the critical thinking test and essay portion.
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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.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
25 Minutes Average
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Number:
4.5 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
50% One-on-One
50% Group Interview
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File Type:
0% Open-File
100% Closed-File
WILKES-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 25 minutes, with an average of 4.5 interviews. 50% 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 study preparation and time management as a future student, as well as probing for motivations behind choosing pharmacy as a career path.
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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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Why pharmacy?
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 buying cigarettes while refusing to pay for a prescription, as well as contrasting teaching styles focusing on self-study versus traditional lectures. These questions suggest a scenario-based and critical thinking approach, typical of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.
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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..
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reading interview experiences on forums, studying the school's website, and researching the area. They also emphasized the importance of being professional, composed, and clear about their motivations 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 was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy discussed reasons for a career change and how to handle a situation with a lost elderly customer at the pharmacy. The interview may have been in an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place, as indicated by the nature of the questions mentioned.
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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)
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the personable and professional demeanor of staff, the small school atmosphere, dedicated faculty, high NAPLEX scores, and excellent student amenities like commuter lounges and cafeteria. They found the environment welcoming and conducive to student comfort and success.
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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?
The most common negative feedback revolves around the lack of diversity in the student body compared to other schools, the absence of financial support for transfer students with bachelor's degrees, and the intense and abrupt interview process that left many feeling unprepared and uneasy. Suggestions include improving diversity initiatives, offering financial aid to transfer students, and refining the interview process to be more supportive and thorough.
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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 wished they had known not to rely on advice from school employees and to be cautious of parking, as well as being aware of limited seating availability for transfers.
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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!!
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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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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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
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Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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