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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Richmond, VA

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What got you interested in pharmacy as a career?

What was the most interesting question?

What is a creative thing you have done?

What was the most difficult question?

What was an ethical dilemma you faced and how did you handle it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Got a good night's sleep...I didn't really practice so my answers wouldn't seem rehearsed; I wanted my responses to seem more natural.

What impressed you positively?

Interviews were low-key and very relaxed; more like a conversation rather than a straight interview, particularly with the student and alumni.

What impressed you negatively?

While I was familiar with the school and area, the students rushed through the tour and didn't seem to have a lot of information to provide.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The fact that interviewers would allow time for me to ask them questions.

What are your general comments?

It was a very positive experience and the staff and students were all extremely friendly. It was also nice to have time in between sessions to socialize with the other applicants.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student