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Mercer University College of Pharmacy

Atlanta, GA

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What would you do if a co-worker complained to your boss that (s)he just couldn't get along/work with you?
What would you employer say is your greatest strength? Weakness?
Why pharmacy school? Why Mercer?

What was the most interesting question?

A patient presents a prescription to you with (what you consider to be)an improper drug or dose (too high, low, adult med written for child, etc.)...what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

Contined from above... What if the doctor insisted that you fill it anyway, regardless of possible dangers to patient (When I responded that I would call the doctor to verify or change the script)?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

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?

9 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?

Reviewed this site; held mock interview sessions; looked over current issues in pharmacy; aked recent graduates for advice

What impressed you positively?

It has been said before but bears repeating: The entire staff is very friendly and goes the extra mile to make you comfortable while visiting.

What impressed you negatively?

The temperature inside the interview room(s) was uncomfortably warm

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Allotted time for essay was less than I had anticipated (approximately 15 minutes).

What are your general comments?

Informative and pleasant. Entire thing lasted about three hours (One hour intro. and round table discussion/Q&amp;A session, 30 minute tour of campus, 30 minute interview, 30 minute student interview, and 30 minute &quot;mingle session&quot;).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses