How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Being that I am not a pharmacist (I have a biochem degree), explain why you want to be a pharmacist (having read your personal statement)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"MCPHS' accellerated program is considered fairly stressful because of the lack of vacations - explain to me how you handle stress and what you do to relax from it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Why MCPHS Worcester?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you have any questions for me? =)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why MCPHS?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Got enough sleep. Got there way early. Had a great meal at Snoodles Deli (Go there, get the Lobster Bisque!!) And just made sure I knew my own resume and personal statement. Also SDN Forums of course." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Amidst the ghetto'ness of Worcester (renovations) the MCPHS building is definately fairly new and impressive. They are adding another building next to it for a new program as well as student housing." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Small small library. I dunno, I'm spoiled by UC San Diego's Geisel and Biomed Library. They were a second home to me. =)" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing. All good." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Because it was Spring Break, the school was practically empty. I was interviewed by a Dr. Kerner (non Pharm D. - the biochem prof) and he was extremely helpful in answering every question. Unlike those in the past, he explained that there was no laptop requirement and the details to which the school was heading towards (from quarter system to semester system while maintaining the 3 year accellerated). I wish I could have spoken to some students, but I understand it was Spring Break. Overall, it was honestly the easiest interview I have been to. It literally only lasted a little over an hour (+ 1/2 hour for the essay which doesn't affect the interview - it's for future reference after you're accepted). G'luck all!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

On what date did the interview take place?

03/21/2005