Piscataway, NJ
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.6
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 17 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 high 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 were neutral about their interview.
Positively (25%)
No change (75%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (25%)
Good (50%)
Average (25%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally shared mixed feelings about their interview experiences, with some mentioning unexpected questions and delays in the process but still hopeful about their chances. They appreciated the helpfulness of the interviewers and overall had a positive experience despite some challenges.
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Interviewers were ok; interview didn't quite go as planned (does it ever?) especially w/surprising me with some questions about controversial issues, but hopefully still have a good chance of getting in :)
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The interview was scheduled at 10:00 a. m. in the morning. I reached the location about 10 mins early and I waited for about 20-25 minutes before I was actually called for the interview. Two interviewers started interviewing me. One of them was actually asking me questions and taking notes on my answers, while the other was just there to listen to me. After they were done asking me questions, they replied very well to a couple of my question. Overall they were helpful. The experience was good.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
36 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
75% Open-File
25% Closed-File
RUTGERS-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 36 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 25% 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 motivation behind pursuing a career in pharmacy and the impact of personal beliefs on professional conduct. While these responses do not indicate an MMI format or nondisclosure agreement, they shed light on the types of questions applicants can expect during their interviews.
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Why do you want to be a pharmacist?
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To What extent do you think your personal belief and ethical conduct influence your professional life?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy discussed personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy, personal strengths and weaknesses, and qualities that make a good pharmacist, along with the requirements for success in the field.
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Why pharmacy? Personal strengths/weaknesses? What personal characteristic do you have that would make you a good pharamacist?
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What do you think that it takes to become a successful pharmacist?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching interview feedback on websites like SDN and aacp.org, creating sample questions, seeking advice from alumni, and practicing with friends. They emphasized the importance of being proactive in anticipating and practicing potential interview questions to feel more confident and prepared.
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Read some interview feedbacks and looked at www.aacp.org
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Drew up some sample questions that may potentially be asked and a good amount were asked in the interview.
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Read SDN interview feedbacks. Discussed with a couple of Rutgers alumni. Practiced interview questions with a couple of friends who are already in the pharmacy school other than Rutgers.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy discussed ethical dilemmas, such as conflicting personal beliefs with employer's beliefs and the importance of ethical considerations in daily pharmacist practice.
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What would you do if your personal and ethical beliefs conflicted with the beliefs of your employer? For example, what would you do if your personal beliefs conflicted with the dispensing of Plan B?
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What importance should a pharmacist give to his/her daily ethical life?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly demeanor of the people they interacted with during the interview process. Many appreciated the interviewers' friendliness and willingness to rephrase questions for better understanding. Some expressed curiosity about the length of the interview.
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The people were friendly.
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The length of the interview...good/bad?
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The interviewers were very friendly..They rephrased the questions for us if we did not quite understand what they were asking?
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with instances of intimidation during interviews and the lack of punctuality and organization, including delays and a lack of planned activities such as school tours. Suggestions include ensuring a respectful and professional interview environment and improving time management and communication to enhance the overall applicant experience.
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One of the interviewers did try to intimidate me- but isn't that they're job?
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There was no tour of the school. The interview did not start on time. I waited for about 10-15 mins more than the actual time.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants expressed that they wished they had known ahead of time that the interview was not as high-pressure as they had anticipated, and that the interviewers were actually very supportive and helpful. This feedback highlights the importance of managing expectations around the interview process and approaching it with confidence and a positive attitude.
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The interview was not do-or-die and the interviewers were very helpful.
🤝 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 unfriendly.
No responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
No responses
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
Admissions staff (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were neutral about the school.
Neutral (100%)
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