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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Richmond, VA

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you describe a leader, what qualities should they possess?
What field of pharmacy do you see yourself in?
Why pharmacy/VCU?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about a summer experience and what you took away from it?

What was the most difficult question?

What aspects of pharmacy do feel will be challenging for you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

0 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN, prepared answers to obvious questions, spoke with practicing pharmacists

What impressed you positively?

The students were down to earth and very honest about answering questions. You got to meet students from different classes who are experiencing different aspects of pharmacy. The school has fairly new technology that is beneficial for learning in the classroom/labs.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it is not stressful! This interview was very laid back and there is no need to overwork yourself into becoming a stress ball.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses