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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If a co-worker tells your supervisor that he cannot stand working with you, how would you handle it?
Name a situation where had to be in two places at once/had to do two things at once, and how did you handle it?
Why pharm? Why VCU?

What was the most interesting question?

If you receive a test with an answer marked wrong, and you are absolutely positive that the answer is correct, yet the teacher refuses to change the grade (even after meeting with you), what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

Name an ethical situation you have been in, and what you did.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

2-3 hours

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?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read questions on SDN, prepare all attire and needed articles the night before, and go the night before (as opposed to the day of).

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was extremely nice and enthusiastic. The campus atmosphere was nice, with everyone studying all the time (which prevents distractions), but also leaving time to hang out.

What impressed you negatively?

The area seemed like there wasn't much to do, but I was there on a Saturday morning lol, so yea.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses