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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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 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?

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

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Define success.

What was the most interesting question?

What fears do you have about going into pharmacy?

What was the most difficult question?

None
✅ 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?

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

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read feedback.

What impressed you positively?

The way VCU is embracing technology in the education; the excellent medical system that the college is associated; everybody was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with the school. It is in an urban setting, which might turn off some people. It is located in the downtown, so it's not a sleepy environment. This is my first choice and I like that it's in a urban setting with lots opportunities and not isolated in a suburb.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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