Henderson, NV
Pharmacy Schools | Private For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.1
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 489 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (85%)
Negatively (4%)
No change (11%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (33%)
Good (48%)
Average (16%)
Poor (2%)
Bad (1%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience positive and highlighted the friendly and supportive staff and faculty. Suggestions include practicing interview questions, being sincere in responses, and being prepared to discuss personal experiences and motivations for pharmacy.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Incredibly nice staff, so much so that the school went up in my personal rankings after the interview day
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TIPS: What definitely helped me the most was practicing aloud with myself. Practice the questions posted on here at least 4-5 times to remember your talking points and the general direction of your answer. They ask a lot of situational questions as well as "Tell us about a time..." questions, so be sure to think of situations you've been through ahead of time, especially situations where you had to act as a leader, conflicts (with teammates or patients/customers), etc. For sure they will ask the "Why our school" and "Why pharmacy" questions, so practice answering these questions. Make sure your answers to all questions come from the heart. Be sincere, and the interview panel will sense and feel that from you, and things will go well. :)
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This was my first interview, and I thought I did badly, but I got in. So, I feel honored that the school thinks of me highly. I think your undergraduate work other than the prerequisites might not matter to them. I just worry if I am really prepared to get 90% on every exam and can deal with the curriculum.
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I had a great interview experience. I walked in thinking it would be up-tight and all professional but the admission's office showed their personality and it made me feel that I was able to do the same. My interview was later on in the time slots and I'm naturally very nervous in these types of situations but luckily I had a couple people that I was able to talk to while I waited which took a lot of stress off. The orientation was interesting, I liked that the dean was honest about the difficulty level, and the information I learned made me want to go to this school even more.
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Overall, the experience was good. The staff does everything they can to make you relax, like cracking jokes and goofing around with each other.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
29 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.8 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
59% One-on-One
41% Group Interview
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File Type:
96% Open-File
4% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
RUHS-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 29 minutes, with an average of 2.8 interviews. 59% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 4% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's reasons for choosing pharmacy or a specific school, experiences showing compassion or leadership, handling conflicts with colleagues or customers, defining professionalism, and ethical scenarios like dealing with plagiarism or inappropriate prescriptions. Responses suggest a focus on assessing qualities such as communication skills, problem-solving abilities, motivation, and ethical decision-making, with some respondents possibly participating in an MMI format interview where topics like nondisclosure agreements may apply.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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They asked me two questions about my letters of recommendation (LORs): 1) How do you know the pharmacist that wrote you this LOR? 2) One of your LORs describes you as ________. Please speak to this?
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What do you do for fun, to de-stress?
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How would you handle an irate customer?
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Why pharmacy?
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What is a time when you had a conflict with a group member and how did you resolve it?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as decision-making criteria for selecting a pharmacy school, defining professionalism, sharing patient encounter experiences, and addressing ethical dilemmas. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the wide range of questions, and respondents may have been under a nondisclosure agreement due to the specific nature of some inquiries.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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If you were accepted to every pharmacy school you applied to, how would you decide which one to go to?
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What does professionalism mean to you>
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Why do you want to go to Roseman University?
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Explain more about a specific patient encounter you faced that you had written on your application.
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What questions were you expecting us to ask, but didn't? How would you have answered that question?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by utilizing resources such as SDN, conducting mock interviews, reviewing common interview questions, and researching the school. They emphasized the importance of not sounding rehearsed, practicing aloud, and seeking feedback from friends, family, and pharmacists to feel more comfortable and confident during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Go over some common questions asked in every pharmacy school interview (i.e. Introduce yourself, Why pharmacy?, Why this school?)
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Mostly SDN questions and mock interviews. Most people say not to write the answers to some of the questions down but personally it helped me a lot and didn’t sound unnatural.
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Read all the interview feedback to get an idea of what questions they will ask! Do mock interviews, but more importantly practice aloud in front of a mirror. Keep eye contact with yourself!
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SDN
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Read through SDN forum and general interview questions
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios including prioritizing patients for flu shots, handling ethical dilemmas with coworkers and superiors, demonstrating compassion, and differentiating between roles of doctors and pharmacists. Additionally, the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses indicated a non-disclosure agreement or specific questioning techniques associated with MMI.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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None, they were all pretty standard questions and it was very conversational.
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How will you contribute to a positive environment at Roseman?
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Why pharmacy? (not difficult, just adding more questions)
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Explain more about the challenges you faced as an undergraduate (application question).
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If you were administering flu shots at your pharmacy, and you only had one shot left, who would you give it to: an elderly man around 65yrs old, or a pregnant woman and why?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by staff, faculty, and students. They appreciated the personal interactions, informative orientation, and state-of-the-art facilities, which made them feel comfortable, supported, and excited about the program. Suggestions included highlighting the school's familial environment, enthusiastic faculty, and the emphasis on student success.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The interview day host was incredibly nice and friendly, and the interviewers were really nice.
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They sold the sell well in their orientation. I was most impressed by their IPPE and APPE hours and connections.
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I really love the orientation they prepare on interview day, excellent speakers. They are very hospitable, nice, and friendly. The students are all fantastic, too, everyone's like a family.
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The staff. Plus, current students spoke very highly of the program.
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The staff went out of their ways to introduce themselves to students, and they treated all interviewees as if we were all already accepted
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the high cost of tuition, the small and unimpressive campus, unprepared tour guides, lack of student presence, and the school's focus on grades rather than the difficulty of courses. Suggestions included improving campus facilities, enhancing the tour experience, and creating a more supportive and engaging academic environment.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Seat deposit is pretty pricey for such an unknown school
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Nothing, really. I really wanted to go to Roseman, so I was fine with everything I saw.
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Campus - we stayed inside one fairly small building for the entire campus tour.
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The tour guides I encountered were all students who were just pulled from studying and asked to give tours; they weren't prepared well.
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The school is just like a business building, the tour was just whatever to the guide.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to relax and not stress too much before the interview, to be aware of the interview's weight in the overall evaluation, to bring a photocopy of their identification, and to expect some waiting time during the process. Additionally, some feedback emphasized the importance of being well-prepared, staying calm, and expecting a positive experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The writing assessment prompt is not that difficult
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Don't worry so much!! You'll just end up feeling bad and anxious, and that will definitely affect your emotions during the interview. After my interview, I felt horrible and disappointed because I focused on the negative too much. If it's meant to be, it will be, so try to keep a clear mind! (I know it's easier said than done.)
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I kind of knew things from the student doctor network, but I guess I wish I had known to drink water beforehand and maybe if I had a bottle of water during the interview.
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That I would get in. :) I felt well prepared with knowing about the school and practicing possible interview questions, so I didn't feel stressed about anything. I recommend taking in the moment and expect to have an enjoyable experience. No one is there to catch your mistake or watch you struggle. Your best is expected so prepare ahead of time for it and go with the flow once you get there. You got asked to interview so they want to know more about you as a person.
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Although the interview is important, it's only 30% of your final score. If I had known this ahead of time, I may not have stressed quite so much over the interview.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve communication about financial aid, provide clearer directions for parking and building entry, and consider using more experienced interviewers. Some applicants also expressed a desire for the ability to save and resume their application later.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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None they are really nice and they made you feel really comfortable
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If a student calls before orientation to get a quote price on how much financial aid a student would normally qualify for, it's okay to tell them. They tell you in orientation anyway!
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More visible signs on where to park and enter the building. For the record, in Henderson: go down Sunset as far as possible, then turn left into the larger parking lot and enter the Student Lounge about 1/2way down the lot.
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Pick a more experienced interviewer!! I felt I was more mature than him, although I am only 24.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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LAS
38% interviewees used LAS (LAS), with 19% using SLC (SLC) and 14% using las (las) and 10% using McCarren (McCarren) and 5% using PRICELINE FOR HOTEL (USE) and 5% using McCarran (McCarran) and 5% using Las Vegas (Las Vegas) and 5% using Las Vegas-McCarran (Las Vegas-McCarran).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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34% Airplane
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62% Automobile
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3% Train or Subway
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1% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Fiesta Henderson (average ranking 7.3/10), with some staying at Sunset Station (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Fiesta Henderson
7.3/10
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Sunset Station
9/10
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Wingate
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (2%)
Faculty member (5%)
Student (93%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Discouraging (3%)
Enthusiastic (79%)
Neutral (18%)
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