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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Richmond, VA

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about an ethical dilemma you've faced and how you dealt with it.

What was the most interesting question?

If a co-worker came to you crying, how would you handle the situation?

What was the most difficult question?

See above.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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?

Used this database and video recorded myself answering the various questions.

What impressed you positively?

The overall friendliness of the students and the faculty. They really want you to do your best in the interview.

What impressed you negatively?

No free t-shirts.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

To not be pretentious and bring a brief case, like I did. (DOH!)

What are your general comments?

As stated, I believe the interviewers and others really wanted to make the process as natural and as comfortable as possible. It was very organized and well presented.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

VIP Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes