Is anyone applying here? I'm trying to find when the application process begins on their website but I can only find out about 2005, which means it must not have began yet.

Do they use the PharmCAS site? I couldn't find this school on the PharmCAS, unless I'm just missing it.

Thasnk

Is anyone applying here? I'm trying to find when the application process begins on their website but I can only find out about 2005, which means it must not have began yet.

Do they use the PharmCAS site? I couldn't find this school on the PharmCAS, unless I'm just missing it.

Thasnk

I don't think my school will be utilizing PharmCAS again next year, so you won't find info on pharmcas.org. The application for Fall 2006 will be found on the USN website sometime this coming September (don't know the actual date), with a deadline for submission of the completed application on 1/12/06.

SUN doesn't participate in pharmcas...you may want to check out their website

I don't think my school will be utilizing PharmCAS again next year, so you won't find info on pharmcas.org. The application for Fall 2006 will be found on the USN website sometime this coming September (don't know the actual date), with a deadline for submission of the completed application on 1/12/06.


Is it difficult to get into USN? Do they mainly take Nevada residents or not? I saw that the PCAT wasn't required and they don't want any letters of recommendation. My science pre-req gap is around 3.3 or 3.4, but my overall gpa isn't as high because i have a bs in an unrelated field from when i was about 10 years younger. I also work as a drug clerk in a pharmacy. Do you think that will help?

Thanks

USN is private school, the cost is 30k per year and you have to get your own personal loan, you can't get federal loans....it's kind of sux, only good thing is that they have three years program, and also whatever you courses you took within the last five years counts...so let say courses from 2000 wouldn't count only if you want to go with academic forgiveness....I'll apply in the fall as well, but hopefully I will get into other school where I can get federal loans, I think the rate is much less than personal loan....just thought I share this with you and yes their appl wont be up until Oct






Is it difficult to get into USN? Do they mainly take Nevada residents or not? I saw that the PCAT wasn't required and they don't want any letters of recommendation. My science pre-req gap is around 3.3 or 3.4, but my overall gpa isn't as high because i have a bs in an unrelated field from when i was about 10 years younger. I also work as a drug clerk in a pharmacy. Do you think that will help?

Thanks

USN is very competitive. GPA is EXTREMELY important there. I think that is what they mainly look at to get an interview. If you have a 4 year degree that only accounts for 1 point out of like 70 or 80 points points. Science GPA is worth 35 points and overall GPA is worth a little less. Correct me if I am wrong LVPharm:) If you have prereq classes that need to be completed, then they subtract 1/2 a point for each class.

Talk to Dr. DeYoung about their straight forward point system.

I love this school and it is my first choice (and the only school that I will be applying to in the fall). LVPharm is correct in that the application cycle begins in Sept. and interviews start in Jan. (see website).

They do not require an essay or letters of recommendation or PCAT. They just want to see academic transcripts.

I am curious what the GPA's are from people that were granted an interviews.

Good luck and I hope this has helped.
:luck: :thumbup:

Any of you current students have the latest stats? I'm just trying to remember how last year's application cycle went. I think it was around 1100 applicants, about 400 interviews, for how many seats? ~110?

I applied and was accepted to USN last year and would have gone there if I didn't get into my top choice. I really liked what I saw there at the school. Dr. DeYoung was first class, a very helpful and open man. I hated the cost of housing in Vegas which helped push it down my wish list.

At the time I went through the interview process, they had a 96 pt scale. It was made up of the following:
Science GPA * 7, Total 28 pts. Poss.
Overall GPA * 7, total 28 pts poss.
The essay we wrote at the interview was worth 5 pts.
The interview score was worth 35.

They would score everyone coming in that way and then start at the highest score and start inviting until they were full. If you got a high enough score, they would invite you to come within a week or two.

I really liked this because they were the only school I applied to that basically would tell you the breakdown of what you needed to do to get in, and it seemed very fair to me.

They may have changed their scoring system since then, I do not know, but with Dr. DeYoung still there whatever they are doing will be very fair.

I applied and was accepted to USN last year and would have gone there if I didn't get into my top choice.

If you knew then what you know now, would you have made the same choice?

If you knew then what you know now, would you have made the same choice?

Good question, and I will say yes. Lately around school it has been no fun at times, but MWU being at the top of my list had a lot to do with location and keeping me here where my family wanted to stay. Wages for my wifes job are significantly higher here along with family support for her. That has been nice since I see you more than her now.

When I came home today after our test my baby son looked at me like I was a stranger. This quarter is going to be a killer. I look forward to rotations next qtr. so I can spend some time at home again.

I applied and was accepted to USN last year and would have gone there if I didn't get into my top choice. I really liked what I saw there at the school. Dr. DeYoung was first class, a very helpful and open man. I hated the cost of housing in Vegas which helped push it down my wish list.

At the time I went through the interview process, they had a 96 pt scale. It was made up of the following:
Science GPA * 7, Total 28 pts. Poss.
Overall GPA * 7, total 28 pts poss.
The essay we wrote at the interview was worth 5 pts.
The interview score was worth 35.

They would score everyone coming in that way and then start at the highest score and start inviting until they were full. If you got a high enough score, they would invite you to come within a week or two.

I really liked this because they were the only school I applied to that basically would tell you the breakdown of what you needed to do to get in, and it seemed very fair to me.

They may have changed their scoring system since then, I do not know, but with Dr. DeYoung still there whatever they are doing will be very fair.



I'm thinking about asking USN to do the academic forgiveness for me. The only thing though is that I would have to take Calculus and College Writing over again because I took them over 5 years ago. But if they only consider grades from 2001 to 2006, then they'll only be looking the courses I've taken since I've gone back to school which all have good grades. I'm not too crazy about taking Calculus again though. I remember that course taking a ton of work the first time.

I'm thinking about asking USN to do the academic forgiveness for me. The only thing though is that I would have to take Calculus and College Writing over again because I took them over 5 years ago.

My advise would be to apply with academic forgiveness and if you get accepted, take Calc and Writing the summer before you go to USN. This way if you get a C in Calc (during the summer after you're interview), it won't hurt your GPA in February (at your interview). And if you don't get accepted you don't have to take these classes. If you are accepted you only need to get a C or better in your remaining classes (in your case Calc and Writing). Getting a C in Calculus at a CC is fairly easy especially if you can use the TI-92. Good luck.

USN is very competitive. important there. I think that is what they mainly look GPA is EXTREMELY at to get an interview. If you have a 4 year degree that only accounts for 1 point out of like 70 or 80 points points. Science GPA is worth 35 points and overall GPA is worth a little less. Correct me if I am wrong LVPharm:) If you have prereq classes that need to be completed, then they subtract 1/2 a point for each class.

Talk to Dr. DeYoung about their straight forward point system.

I love this school and it is my first choice (and the only school that I will be applying to in the fall). LVPharm is correct in that the application cycle begins in Sept. and interviews start in Jan. (see website).

They do not require an essay or letters of recommendation or PCAT. They just want to see academic transcripts.

I am curious what the GPA's are from people that were granted an interviews.

Good luck and I hope this has helped.
:luck: :thumbup:

I have and interview at USN in late January. I have a sciense 4.0 GPA and a 3.96 overall GPA and a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated area. But I am still very nervous for the interview day. Please help me with some tips on questions and what is going on that day? I appreciate the help...

I would suggest looking at the "USN interview" thread, many people have recently posted.
Hope that helps...

The essay we wrote at the interview was worth 5 pts.
The interview score was worth 35.

Do we have to write essay at the interview? I don't know that.

USN is private school, the cost is 30k per year and you have to get your own personal loan, you can't get federal loans....it's kind of sux, only good thing is that they have three years program, and also whatever you courses you took within the last five years counts...so let say courses from 2000 wouldn't count only if you want to go with academic forgiveness....I'll apply in the fall as well, but hopefully I will get into other school where I can get federal loans, I think the rate is much less than personal loan....just thought I share this with you and yes their appl wont be up until Oct

....

me too. I have an interview on the 26. nervous...

Do we have to write essay at the interview? I don't know that.
I dont think we will be asked to write essay. When is your interview? MIne is on the 26. hic hic next Sat

I dont think we will be asked to write essay. When is your interview? MIne is on the 26. hic hic next Sat

Mine is February 9th. I chose it because it is a saturday date. I don't have to miss classes.

Do we have to write essay at the interview? I don't know that.


You don't have to write an essay at the interview. Good luck to all candidates! I'll be there as a tour guide on Saturdays--hope to see some of you there!

Is Feb 9th the latest interview date scheduled so far? Im trying to get a feel for how many interviews have already been given out!

Is Feb 9th the latest interview date scheduled so far? Im trying to get a feel for how many interviews have already been given out!
According to the e-mail I got, the first interview date is Feb 5th. Feb 9th is the second. But I have a feeling that for this schools, they use the point system to select the candidate. They are not based on rolling basis, so it doesn't matter how late your interview is.. I think...

According to the e-mail I got, the first interview date is Feb 5th. Feb 9th is the second. But I have a feeling that for this schools, they use the point system to select the candidate. They are not based on rolling basis, so it doesn't matter how late your interview is.. I think...

The first interview is Jan 22th, 08.

The intervied dates are:

1st: Jan 22th (Tues)
2nd: Jan 26th (Saturday)
3rd: Feb 5th (Tues)

The intervied dates are:

1st: Jan 22th (Tues)
2nd: Jan 26th (Saturday)
3rd: Feb 5th (Tues)
hey, any approx idea as to how many people have been invited???????

hey, any approx idea as to how many people have been invited???????

Not sure exactly how many have been invited thus far, but USN wants to interview about 600 candidates this year. That was the number stated at the student interviewer orientation.

I send in my application like couple days after it started with express mail, and I still have not heard anything. Shoud I give them a call or just wait it out?

If you havent heard anything at all, I would email Dr DeYoung. They sent an email back to me saying they received the app a couple weeks after they got it.

If you havent heard anything at all, I would email Dr DeYoung. They sent an email back to me saying they received the app a couple weeks after they got it.


dr young gave me only 2 dates for interview, 5th feb and 19th feb. so has to select 19th feb. so anyone has selected 19th feb? do u guys know what kind of questions they ask?
hey piyi ,
can u share ur interview questions??

hey piyi ,
can u share ur interview questions??

I took all my interview questions from the interview feedback forum.

I am going Feb 19th. Nevada campus.
I am really stressed out!!

Just be yourself, don't memorize answers, show your personality and you will be fine.
You may go over the questions from the interview feedback but DO NOT over prepare and memorize.
Confidence is a big plus , so try to relax.
Good luck.

I just wanted to wish everyone luck. See you on the 9th.

Dr. DeYoung told me that the school would call applicants who had top scores in the 3rd week of February to inform about the acceptance. So, is 3rd week of Feb this week or next week? (it should be next week, but i just want to ask =I) Thanks

Hello,
Any one attending interview on march 9 at utah campus????????

Dr. DeYoung told me that the school would call applicants who had top scores in the 3rd week of February to inform about the acceptance. So, is 3rd week of Feb this week or next week? (it should be next week, but i just want to ask =I) Thanks


It's next week.

Dr. DeYoung told me that the school would call applicants who had top scores in the 3rd week of February to inform about the acceptance. So, is 3rd week of Feb this week or next week? (it should be next week, but i just want to ask =I) Thanks

I will be praying for an invite next week!!! :scared::D I really want an interview from USN!!! Good luck to everyone else who is waiting!! :D

I will be praying for an invite next week!!! :scared::D I really want an interview from USN!!! Good luck to everyone else who is waiting!! :D

Good luck to you...

I am waiting for an acceptance call...from Dr.Deyoung
Hopefully sooooon...

I am waiting for an acceptance call...from Dr.Deyoung
Hopefully sooooon...

Good luck to you too!!! :D

hey anyone attending interview in march at utah campus?????

:):confused:

I havent heard a single thing yet, it sucks to be me..
I think everyone with a 3.9 or better applies to USN, I might be on of the few taking a chance, I am way under that marker...

hey anyone attending interview in march at utah campus?????


Me :)

GPA is not everything. A well-rounded pharmacist isn't someone who has a 3.9GPA and plays by the book on every call. A well-rounded pharmacist is competent and versatile...a 3.9 GPA doesn't mean you are either of those things. For those of you with the lower GPA, don't fret! Many great schools like UCSF or UOP accept students with lower GPAs because these students have qualities that can make them great pharmacists. =)

GPA is not everything. A well-rounded pharmacist isn't someone who has a 3.9GPA and plays by the book on every call. A well-rounded pharmacist is competent and versatile...a 3.9 GPA doesn't mean you are either of those things. For those of you with the lower GPA, don't fret! Many great schools like UCSF or UOP accept students with lower GPAs because these students have qualities that can make them great pharmacists. =)

I agree!! :D My GPA is not horrible (3.5) but I don't know how credible it is for USN...I do have a B.S. in Microbiology (that helps some), but I don't know that it will help enough to get me an interview there....:( Unfortuantely, they do not look at anything besides these two credentials...:( We will see next week when they send out more invites...hopefully one will be for me (I am trying to be optimistic)!! :D

I agree!! :D My GPA is not horrible (3.5) but I don't know how credible it is for USN...I do have a B.S. in Microbiology (that helps some), but I don't know that it will help enough to get me an interview there....:( Unfortuantely, they do not look at anything besides these two credentials...:( We will see next week when they send out more invites...hopefully one will be for me (I am trying to be optimistic)!! :D

My stats were very similar: GPA 3.59, BS, plus all pre-reqs done, and pharmacy experience. I got in!!!( And by the way I am verry happy with USN )
So you still have a pretty good chance for an interview.
Good luck:thumbup:

My stats were very similar: GPA 3.59, BS, plus all pre-reqs done, and pharmacy experience. I got in!!!( And by the way I am verry happy with USN )
So you still have a pretty good chance for an interview.
Good luck:thumbup:

Thank you so much for the info!! It is so good to hear that someone in my shoes was accepted!!! I still have hope (more than I thought)!!! :D Do you attend the Henderson or Utah campus? Are you from Nevada or Utah?

My stats were very similar: GPA 3.59, BS, plus all pre-reqs done, and pharmacy experience. I got in!!!( And by the way I am verry happy with USN )
So you still have a pretty good chance for an interview.
Good luck:thumbup:

Hey.. PharmDToBe .. My cGPA (US) is exactly the same .... How is your pre-req GPA? My interview is done. I am waiting for the decision.

Thank you so much for the info!! It is so good to hear that someone in my shoes was accepted!!! I still have hope (more than I thought)!!! :D Do you attend the Henderson or Utah campus? Are you from Nevada or Utah?

Nevada campus.

Hey.. PharmDToBe .. My cGPA (US) is exactly the same .... How is your pre-req GPA? My interview is done. I am waiting for the decision.

My pre-req GPA was ~3.5, as I remember...and I knew about my acceptance 1 or 2 weeks after the interview...

When was your interview??

My pre-req GPA was ~3.5, as I remember...and I knew about my acceptance 1 or 2 weeks after the interview...

When was your interview??

Feb 9th... wow.. that fast?.. I heard nothing from them yet. I thought I would have to wait until April because I am not one of those with high GPA.

Me :)
hello,on which date of march is ur interview?

March 4, you?

I'm in ! Hurray !

:love:

I'm in ! Hurray !

:love:

Congrats!!! :D Did he call you on a Sunday? :laugh: Just kidding!! :D I am sure it was probably not today that he called you. Well, I am just so jealous!! I am praying to be one of your classmates!! :thumbup:

I have already received an acceptance letter from my first choice. But I also applied to USN. Do you think I should go to the Interview if they Invite me?

I wouldn't mind having an excuse to go to Vegas again!

But I was out of town, came back today, checked the answering machine very late in the day, thought it was another bunch of telemarketing messages and .... voila !

I have already received an acceptance letter from my first choice. But I also applied to USN. Do you think I should go to the Interview if they Invite me?

I wouldn't mind having an excuse to go to Vegas again!

Save the spot for me!!! :D No need to go if you got accepted for your first choice right? :D Just take a trip to Vegas and leave the interview for me.:hardy: :D ha ha!!

Ghengis (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189389) congrats on getting in! when did u have ur interview? also, if you don't mind sharing, what are ur stats??

GPA 3.9 overall, 3.95 in pre-reqs, BS in Biochemistry from UCSD. :love:

I am still waiting to hear back from them. I am not sure my stats will alow them to invite me.

Ghengis, were you able to get into UCSD with those amazing stats? After all, you GO to UCSD! And what about UCSF?

March 4, you?
hi,even mine is on march 4.

I'm in ! Hurray !

:love:
so you mean you got an acceptance call from Dr. DeYoung?

Still waiting.....:confused:

Still waiting.....:confused:

I am also just waiting to hear back after submission of the application, waiting for invitation of interview.

UCSF and UCSD are 4 year schools. I have not applied to either of them.

UCSD requires pharmacy experience, I have none. Perhaps, I can get in, but still it is a 4-year school. That year makes all the difference.

UCSF is in a very expensive place. I don't think I can afford just the cost of living in San Francisco, with a tiny 1-bedroom at about $2000-2500 a month.

:love:

Just wondering... :love:

Just wondering... :love:

No, I have not received.

I just got the call from Dr. DeYoung, and I am in!!!!!!:love::love:

I just got the call from Dr. DeYoung, and I am in!!!!!!:love::love:

Congrats!! Can you please share your stats and when you interviewed? :)

Hey guys, I had my interview at Nevada campus, and have never visited the Utah campus. Do you guys know anything about Utah campus? Is it a big school? or just one small building like Nevada campus? What are the negative and positive things about Nevada and Utah campuses? You guys wanna share? Thanks!

Just got a call maybe 30 minutes ago and I AM IN, baby!

For the ones who might be interested, I interviewed in Henderson on 2/9.
Good luck everyone, there is still quite a few interviews to go so don't lose hope!

Dr. deyoung called.... I am in am soo happy my stats 3.7 overall n 4.0 science n math

Just got a call maybe 30 minutes ago and I AM IN, baby!

For the ones who might be interested, I interviewed in Henderson on 2/9.
Good luck everyone, there is still quite a few interviews to go so don't lose hope!




Hey, I was at the same interview on 2/9. Congrats! which campus did u pick?

Also for others interested my stats: overall gpa 3.81 and science gpa 3.9!!! I am so excited!!!!:love::love:

Good luck to everyone else and don't lose hope!!!!

Hi, thank you and congratulations! I didn't expect the call that quickly! Actually, I thought that my interview went horribly so I was preparing myself for the worst.

Anyway, I'm going to choose the Utah campus. How about you?

Here are my stats, too, in case someone's interested: science GPA 4.0 (still have 3 classes to finish), overall (after academic forgiveness) 3.8.

Good luck and congrats to all that have already been accepted!

Hey Asia, I got a call from Dr. Deyoung today, too. But i don't know which campus to choose now. Why did you choose Utah campus?? what's good and bad about it??? I'm so un-decided.

Just got my phone call from dr Deyoung and I am in as well. Anyone interested I interviewed on Jan 26, overall gpa 3.69, sci 3.62, no Bachelors, and completed prerequisites. I had to use the academic forgiveness policy because my early college grades were extremely sub par(before interest in pharmacy). I would grade my interview performance as mediocre, and didn't feel at all like I nailed it. Hope those stats give some of you guys hope. I know that I felt intimidated going up against 4.0's w/prior degrees. Good luck to all the interviewees to come. Dr Deyoung told me that there is still plenty of seats available at both campuses.

Just got my phone call from dr Deyoung and I am in as well. Anyone interested I interviewed on Jan 26, overall gpa 3.69, sci 3.62, no Bachelors, and completed prerequisites. I had to use the academic forgiveness policy because my early college grades were extremely sub par(before interest in pharmacy). I would grade my interview performance as mediocre, and didn't feel at all like I nailed it. Hope those stats give some of you guys hope. I know that I felt intimidated going up against 4.0's w/prior degrees. Good luck to all the interviewees to come. Dr Deyoung told me that there is still plenty of seats available at both campuses.

Congrats!!! I hope I get a phone call :love:

Just got my phone call from dr Deyoung and I am in as well. Anyone interested I interviewed on Jan 26, overall gpa 3.69, sci 3.62, no Bachelors, and completed prerequisites. I had to use the academic forgiveness policy because my early college grades were extremely sub par(before interest in pharmacy). I would grade my interview performance as mediocre, and didn't feel at all like I nailed it. Hope those stats give some of you guys hope. I know that I felt intimidated going up against 4.0's w/prior degrees. Good luck to all the interviewees to come. Dr Deyoung told me that there is still plenty of seats available at both campuses.
Hi,
I think I interviewed right before you, if your name is Andy--saw an Andy on the roster of those interviewed on 1-26. Congratulations on your acceptance. USN was my 3rd choice UNTIL I interviewed, it quickly became my 1st choice and I am so hoping to get a call from Dr. DeYoung. I'm like you, I thought my interview went maybe a little above average. Keeping my fingers crossed I get in as I loved everything about the school, staff, faculty, students. I was pretty impressed.
Oh btw I'm posting under my mom's name, I'm not quite that old :)

Hi,
I think I interviewed right before you, if your name is Andy--saw an Andy on the roster of those interviewed on 1-26. Congratulations on your acceptance. USN was my 3rd choice UNTIL I interviewed, it quickly became my 1st choice and I am so hoping to get a call from Dr. DeYoung. I'm like you, I thought my interview went maybe a little above average. Keeping my fingers crossed I get in as I loved everything about the school, staff, faculty, students. I was pretty impressed.
Oh btw I'm posting under my mom's name, I'm not quite that old :)

I interviewed with Dr deyoung. If im thinking correctly your name is Ryan, and your from Arizona too? I believe that we were on the same campus tour as well. Good luck with everything!

Hey guys just got my acceptance call last night about 9:30.
4.0 science 3.9 overall no BS
interviewed on 1/26:laugh:

I interviewed with Dr deyoung. If im thinking correctly your name is Ryan, and your from Arizona too? I believe that we were on the same campus tour as well. Good luck with everything!
I'm not Ryan, I'm Ellen and I interviewed with Dr Deyoung too. Were you as impressed with the school as I was? I assume you'll be going to the Nevada school since you're from Arizona. I'm a few more miles away (Missouri). Well congrats again, and keep your fingers crossed for me. :)

Hey Asia, I got a call from Dr. Deyoung today, too. But i don't know which campus to choose now. Why did you choose Utah campus?? what's good and bad about it??? I'm so un-decided.

Utah will simply be a better fit for me and my husband, plus, I really hate the desert :laugh:. The campuses are comparable - brand new buildings etc. but the Utah one is smaller, I think they're accepting only about 80 people, which works for me, too. SLC will probably be a little bit less expensive to live in but from my research you should be able to rent a 2-br appartment in either city for $700-800.

Check out the last year's threads, there were many posts on this topic. And most importantly, do the research on your own to decide what will work for you, www.city-data.com (http://www.city-data.com) is a great source of information.

Good luck!

I'm not Ryan, I'm Ellen and I interviewed with Dr Deyoung too. Were you as impressed with the school as I was? I assume you'll be going to the Nevada school since you're from Arizona. I'm a few more miles away (Missouri). Well congrats again, and keep your fingers crossed for me. :)

Im not sure if we met or not, but I see that you were 2 interviews before me on the blue interview schedule sheet we received in our USN packets. And Yes I will be going to the Nevada campus. Thanks for the congrats and I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Hello, I just received the call as well, so I thought it was time that I started posting. Dr Deyoung called me last night around 8:00pm.

Here are my stats:
Culmulative GPA: 3.93
Pre-req GPA: 4.00
BS in Zoology
Pharmacy experience: shadowing
volunteer experience at a wildlife rehabilitation center
leadership experience/extra curriculars: vice president of Oregon State University Mountain Club for a year, secretary for another year, and recruitment officer for another year

I was interviewed by Dr. Ziance and Deyoung said that he really liked my responses to the questions I was asked. I, too, felt that the interview went well.

I hope this information is useful to someone!

EDIT: I suppose I should add that I was interviewed on Feb 5th.

Save the spot for me!!! :D No need to go if you got accepted for your first choice right? :D Just take a trip to Vegas and leave the interview for me.:hardy: :D ha ha!!

Did you receive interview invitation?

My Stats are also similar to you.

Overall GPA - 3.51

Science - 3.3

BS in Chemical Engineering

Did you receive interview invitation?

My Stats are also similar to you.

Overall GPA - 3.51

Science - 3.3

BS in Chemical Engineering

No...still waiting. :( I think we still have a fighting chance...we just have to be patient!! :D ha ha!! It is so hard to wait!! :D

No...still waiting. :( I think we still have a fighting chance...we just have to be patient!! :D ha ha!! It is so hard to wait!! :D

That's absolutely correct!:D

Has there been any more acceptance since monday? :love:

As I know, USN has admitted about 60 candidates so far... and there are a lot of spots left to be filled...
I thought this would cheer up some of you waiting.

Does anybody know how many more candidates they will interview...I know that they are interviewing until april.

Does anybody know how many more candidates they will interview...I know that they are interviewing until april.

I was told they will interview 500 people this year

March 4, you?
how is our interview preperation going on???

Does anybody know how many more candidates they will interview...I know that they are interviewing until april.

Our group who interviewed on Jan 26 was told approx 550 interviews for a total of 220 spots (80 at Utah and 140 at Nevada). Last Year they took a handful more at each campus. It was something like 146 in NV and 84 in UT

What percentage of the interviewed people gets USN admission offer ? Does USN go solely by the GPA, or some other factors play role as well ?

:confused:

What percentage of the interviewed people gets USN admission offer ? Does USN go solely by the GPA, or some other factors play role as well ?

:confused:

Well, I am sure that the interview is very crucial, similarly to any other school...But it seems like in order to get the interview invite you need a good GPA, and BS also helps....
If they interview ~500 candidates and ~200-220 is admitted then about 40% gets in , right.

What percentage of the interviewed people gets USN admission offer ? Does USN go solely by the GPA, or some other factors play role as well ?

:confused:

220/550 = approx 40% Dont forget they usually go deep into the waiting list. Last year Dr Deyoung said they went about 80 spots deep into the waiting list. Which increases your chances to 54.54% (220 total spots +80 spots into waiting list divided by total # of seats 550). Bottom line is if you get an interview you have about a 50/50 chance of acceptance. Admission has mostly to do with GPA to get an interview, but from there your interview is scored on a points system and added to GPA score. Your total score is ranked and listed. They start at the top of the list and work their way down until the classes are filled.

:thumbup: thank you for all the info guys :)

I interview at USN last year, and didn't get a notice for an interview until the first part of March. I had a 3.59 Gpa. I realized later that i really messed up on the interview. And that is why I didn't get in.

I wasn't really prepared for the moral/ethical questions.

I know it is tough to wait, but I am sure we'll get the call.

I interview at USN last year, and didn't get a notice for an interview until the first part of March. I had a 3.59 Gpa. I realized later that i really messed up on the interview. And that is why I didn't get in.

I wasn't really prepared for the moral/ethical questions.

I know it is tough to wait, but I am sure we'll get the call.

Did you have a BS last year when you applied?

Did you have a BS last year when you applied?

I would have graduated before school started. So I would have had a BA.

Did anyone who interviewed on Feb 19th already get a call from Dr.DeYoung?

:luck:

For those of you who say your interview went only ok, or not very well, can you tell us why? Was there questions that threw you off, or something unexpected? Or just fumbled on your words...??
Thanks!

Just wondering, Did any one get interview call this week?

hey I was accepted this year and I had my interview on Feb 9th. The interview went very well, and i felt like it couldn't have gone any better, i was really happy when i left. I wasn't sure if i would get accepted bc i am only 19 years old, and I don't even have a bachelors degree, this is only my second year in college, and I also completed all my classes at a community college. When i got my acceptance call from Dr. DeYoung he told me to just finish my classes and I am all set to go, i still have 3 more classes to take. so i am not sure if having a bachelors really decides if ur in or not, my stats where a 3.81 overall gpa and a 3.9 science gpa

hey I was accepted this year and I had my interview on Feb 9th. The interview went very well, and i felt like it couldn't have gone any better, i was really happy when i left. I wasn't sure if i would get accepted bc i am only 19 years old, and I don't even have a bachelors degree, this is only my second year in college, and I also completed all my classes at a community college. When i got my acceptance call from Dr. DeYoung he told me to just finish my classes and I am all set to go, i still have 3 more classes to take. so i am not sure if having a bachelors really decides if ur in or not, my stats where a 3.81 overall gpa and a 3.9 science gpa

I have some questions for you...when did you interview, what day did Deyoung call you with the good news, and what campus are you going to?

Has everyone that has got accepted so far get called on Monday Feb. 18th???:confused:

I have some questions for you...when did you interview, what day did Deyoung call you with the good news, and what campus are you going to?


I interview saturday feb. 9th and i heard the good news from DeYoung on Monday feb. 18th. I decided to go to the Henderson campus as of now but DeYoung told me that if I change my mind I have about a month or so to do i that. I haven't seen the Utah campus and I don't really want to be in the cold anymore bc I live in Michigan and i want some nice weather. Also one of the pharmacists i work with used to live in Salt Lake City so i was going to talk to her about it and see how she liked the area, there is still a slight chance that i might change my mind!

did u apply here and have u heard anything yet?

I interview saturday feb. 9th and i heard the good news from DeYoung on Monday feb. 18th. I decided to go to the Henderson campus as of now but DeYoung told me that if I change my mind I have about a month or so to do i that. I haven't seen the Utah campus and I don't really want to be in the cold anymore bc I live in Michigan and i want some nice weather. Also one of the pharmacists i work with used to live in Salt Lake City so i was going to talk to her about it and see how she liked the area, there is still a slight chance that i might change my mind!

did u apply here and have u heard anything yet?

Yes I had an interview on 1/26, but havent heard anything yet:(... i just wanted to hear when you heard from Dr. DeYoung cuz i am also 19, have a 4.0 pre-req GPA and 3.83 overall GPA---i was also worried about my age (as well as sex and hair color lol)

Has everyone that has got accepted so far get called on Monday Feb. 18th???:confused:
I also interviewed on 1-26. I felt my interview went well but still no call. I interviewed with Dr. Deyoung and 2 students. They made me feel so comfortable and I felt like, while my interview wasn't a ringer, it went very well. I loved the atmosphere and think I would really like the block system and Henderson. I'm 20 and in my second yr of college. Will finish all but one pre-req which I'm taking this summer. 3.78 GPA and 3.9 science GPA. Like I said in an earlier post, USN became my 1st choice after my interview. I was hoping they'd be as impressed with me as I was with them. I'm not giving up hope but was hoping for the call after I saw so many others were getting called. There's still time and I'm being optimistic. :) :) :) Good Luck.

I also interviewed on 1-26. I felt my interview went well but still no call. I interviewed with Dr. Deyoung and 2 students. They made me feel so comfortable and I felt like, while my interview wasn't a ringer, it went very well. I loved the atmosphere and think I would really like the block system and Henderson. I'm 20 and in my second yr of college. Will finish all but one pre-req which I'm taking this summer. 3.78 GPA and 3.9 science GPA. Like I said in an earlier post, USN became my 1st choice after my interview. I was hoping they'd be as impressed with me as I was with them. I'm not giving up hope but was hoping for the call after I saw so many others were getting called. There's still time and I'm being optimistic. :) :) :) Good Luck.

Thanx for your post, i feel loads better!!! :) I wanna see if i remember you, whats your name?? or if you dont want to post your name what time on 1-26 did you have your interview with Dr. DeYoung?

Thanx for your post, i feel loads better!!! :) I wanna see if i remember you, whats your name?? or if you dont want to post your name what time on 1-26 did you have your interview with Dr. DeYoung?
Ellen--I post under my mom's name (she's the class of 78 Pharmacy school-my dad's the class of 81 Pharmacy school) I've often wondered why I love pharmacy so much :):):)

for anyone who is familiar with this from last year, do you know if they are still making calls for interviews? many sound like they have already had appointments or have one coming up. I havent heard anything, is this bad yet? or do I still have some hope?

thanks all

for anyone who is familiar with this from last year, do you know if they are still making calls for interviews? many sound like they have already had appointments or have one coming up. I havent heard anything, is this bad yet? or do I still have some hope?

thanks all

I have also not heard anything after completing the application.

Don't worry...there is still March and April. I'm trying to be optimistic as well. I haven't received an invitation yet either. Waiting is all that can be done. I've learned that the anticipation takes a lot out of my self-esteem and my studying. There are still classes to be taken care of :o...

...at least if I don't make it this year, I will have all my pre-reqs done by the time I apply next year!

Cheer up...it's not over yet!:banana:

Hi all,

I am also waiting for interview call,, my GPA is 3.45 :idea:do you think Dr, Younge will invite people with such a low GPA.

Please if anyone can help me,, :scared:

Hey guys,

I feel like I blew my interview! My overall GPA is 3.9, BS in bio. Do you guys think there is any hope for me? Does anyone know what was the final cutoff score last year? :(

How is everyone doing? I am a pre-pharmacy student trying to complete my prereqs to apply at USN. I was wondering if anyone out there could advise me on something. I am currently taking O-Chem this semester. I have to withdraw from the class b/c of my job and was wondering how a withdrawal on my transcript would affect me when I try to apply to USN next year. This is my first time withdrawing from a course.

Thanks

I applied in November and still havent received any word from them. Should I have heard by now?

Well the reality is, that most people drop atleast 1 course... as long as you dont have a page full of "W"'s, you should be ok.
there is another thing to look at here, the fact that you are droping, what is possibly the most important class of pre-pharmacy doesnt look good. If you are stuggling with this class just know that O-chem II does not get easier. Try harder if you can and stay in it, if at all possible. But if you think you are gonna do bad, just let it go, and have a good reason if/when you ever get an interview.
good luck!

Well the reality is, that most people drop atleast 1 course... as long as you dont have a page full of "W"'s, you should be ok.
there is another thing to look at here, the fact that you are droping, what is possibly the most important class of pre-pharmacy doesnt look good. If you are stuggling with this class just know that O-chem II does not get easier. Try harder if you can and stay in it, if at all possible. But if you think you are gonna do bad, just let it go, and have a good reason if/when you ever get an interview.
good luck!


Thanks for the advice. I have to leave for a week and will miss two labs that can't be made up.

Hi all,

I am also waiting for interview call,, my GPA is 3.45 :idea:do you think Dr, Younge will invite people with such a low GPA.

Please if anyone can help me,, :scared:

Hi whats your pre-req. GPA?

It seems Dr. DeYoung was a little bit ambiguous in his calls. In all the instances I know of he stated that the interviewer believes you are a strong candidate, asked about the campus preference, told "You got it!" when the campus was named, but stopped short of the outright statement "you have been admitted." Also, I understand there is a delay with mailing the admission packages. Does anyone know more about it ?
:confused:

:love: Hey even i have been admitted into usn. Dr.michael deyoung called me on 18th, monday of this month. I am happy.

Dr. Michael Deyoung informed me that we will recieve our admission packages by the end of this month or in 1st week of march. If we didnt recieve by that time he told me to call his office. I have chosen nevada campus. How about you?

Hey, even I was at the same interview on 2/9. Congrats! which campus did u pick? I have chosen nevada campus. Gudluck
keep scrapping!!!!!
:)

Hey, even I was at the same interview on 2/9. Congrats! which campus did u pick? I have chosen nevada campus. Gudluck
keep scrapping!!!!!
:)

Congrats!! Can you share your stats please?

Ellen--I post under my mom's name (she's the class of 78 Pharmacy school-my dad's the class of 81 Pharmacy school) I've often wondered why I love pharmacy so much :):):)

Well that narrows it down from the 30 guys that were there :)... lol im going to ask a gurl question--what were you wearing?? I prob wasnt hard to miss, I was there with my fiance :love:. Im thinkin that Dr. DeYoung only made the acceptance calls on monday the 18th and will be waiting to make further calls after some more interviews are finished--HOPEFULLY!! This wait is killing me!!!

I applied in November and still havent received any word from them. Should I have heard by now?

Dont worry my sister and a lot of my friends still havent heard anything yet...what are your stats?

yeap. i got interview call 2 days ago.

Dont worry my sister and a lot of my friends still havent heard anything yet...what are your stats?

I have about a 3.3. Got A's in both semesters of organic chemistry

I have about a 3.3. Got A's in both semesters of organic chemistry

is that your overall GPA or science GPA??

[Im thinkin that Dr. DeYoung only made the acceptance calls on monday the 18th and will be waiting to make further calls after some more interviews are finished--HOPEFULLY!! This wait is killing me!!![/quote]


Do you know what are the next interview dates? I think you are right. Dr DeYoung wont give more accpceptance calls until after a few more interviews. (I thought i did well on my interview :()

[Im thinkin that Dr. DeYoung only made the acceptance calls on monday the 18th and will be waiting to make further calls after some more interviews are finished--HOPEFULLY!! This wait is killing me!!!


Do you know what are the next interview dates? I think you are right. Dr DeYoung wont give more accpceptance calls until after a few more interviews. (I thought i did well on my interview :()[/quote]

I thought there were two in march and one on april 1st...but thats hear-say so i dunno. When did you interview and what are your stats??

Well that narrows it down from the 30 guys that were there :)... lol im going to ask a gurl question--what were you wearing?? I prob wasnt hard to miss, I was there with my fiance :love:. Im thinkin that Dr. DeYoung only made the acceptance calls on monday the 18th and will be waiting to make further calls after some more interviews are finished--HOPEFULLY!! This wait is killing me!!!
Gray pinstriped skirt and jacket--lavender blouse--That's nice you had your fiance there, my boyfriend made the trip with me but didn't come to the interview. Hope you're right on the calls, and I truly hope I get a call soon.

Gray pinstriped skirt and jacket--lavender blouse--That's nice you had your fiance there, my boyfriend made the trip with me but didn't come to the interview. Hope you're right on the calls, and I truly hope I get a call soon.

Do you have brown hair?? If so i remember you, lol. Im sure we will start hearing about Dr. DeYoung making more calls the first week of march because that is also when the addmission packets will be done--along with more interviews. There are still tonz of seats left and i know a lot of ppl who got called a week before classes started from last year...so i guess all we can do is wait and hope :o

I thought there were two in march and one on april 1st...but thats hear-say so i dunno. When did you interview and what are your stats??[/quote]

My interview was on 01/26
Science GPA: 3.87
Cum. GPA: 3.8
Pharmacy experience in retail
Volunteered in hospital & events on campus
Finished prerequisites last fall

just wait! We all will get it :rolleyes:

Last year what was the cut-off GPA range,,, does anyone know that:scared:,
I have foreign pharmacy degree with GPA of 3.45 overall and 3.50 of science,, but didn't hear anything from USN yet,,,:rolleyes:
:thumbup: good luck to all who are still waiting for interview call,,

Yo I got into USN-PHARMACY SCHOOL ALSO!!!! Got the call this past Monday 02/18/08 while I was at work. Congrats to all the other people who got accepted. I hope to get to know some of you guys this upcoming fall, if you're going to Henderson that is!!!!! I interviewed on January 22nd. I do have to finish some remaining prereqs..anyone else doing the same?

And for those of you still waiting...just be patient!

Congrats to everyone!!

I have a 3.59 overall gpa and a 3.7 pre-req gpa, but still haven't gotten an interview.

I'm taking OChem II, Microbiology, and Calc I right now. They are the last prereqs that I have to finish up.

I promised myself that if I don't get an interview by april and if I'm not getting an A in OChem II, that I will drop the course. If that happens, I'll take it over the summer, so that I can ace it while the information is still fresh.

What do you guys think about this? Thanx in advance for your inputs.

p.s. Half a year ago, I e-mailed Laurie Briggs and she had said that a C/NC or a W doesn't count against me.

I have a 3.59 overall gpa and a 3.7 pre-req gpa, but still haven't gotten an interview.

I'm taking OChem II, Microbiology, and Calc I right now. They are the last prereqs that I have to finish up.

I promised myself that if I don't get an interview by april and if I'm not getting an A in OChem II, that I will drop the course. If that happens, I'll take it over the summer, so that I can ace it while the information is still fresh.

What do you guys think about this? Thanx in advance for your inputs.

p.s. Half a year ago, I e-mailed Laurie Briggs and she had said that a C/NC or a W doesn't count against me.

I would not drop the class, but if necessary just re-take it in the summer....

I have a 3.59 overall gpa and a 3.7 pre-req gpa, but still haven't gotten an interview.

I'm taking OChem II, Microbiology, and Calc I right now. They are the last prereqs that I have to finish up.

I promised myself that if I don't get an interview by april and if I'm not getting an A in OChem II, that I will drop the course. If that happens, I'll take it over the summer, so that I can ace it while the information is still fresh.

What do you guys think about this? Thanx in advance for your inputs.

p.s. Half a year ago, I e-mailed Laurie Briggs and she had said that a C/NC or a W doesn't count against me.

I suggest not to drop the class. I was in the same situation last year when i was taking Physio in Spr 07 and waiting for an interview. Right after i dropped the class, i received an invitation from the school, so i didnt take the invitation (!). Then i ended up taking the class again in the summer 07. The bad thing about it was that i didnt know what to write for the quest "what have you done to make yourself a stronger appicant?" on the app cycle starting in fall 07. I couldnt use "finishing the prerequisites" because that was what i put down on my app in fall 06.
So, dont drop it!

I have a 3.61 overall GPA and a 3.65 science gpa.

I had surgery two semesters ago and missed a couple of Microbiology lectures and a lab. I received a C+ in the class. I was wondering if I should retake the microbiology over to improve my science GPA to over a 3.7 and maybe improve my chances of getting into USN. Would USN count both Microbiology grades when I apply?

next interview dates are March 8 and April 1 for nevada campus....

march 4 and march 20 utah campus...

[Im thinkin that Dr. DeYoung only made the acceptance calls on monday the 18th and will be waiting to make further calls after some more interviews are finished--HOPEFULLY!! This wait is killing me!!!


Do you know what are the next interview dates? I think you are right. Dr DeYoung wont give more accpceptance calls until after a few more interviews. (I thought i did well on my interview :()[/quote]

Nevada interview schedule is:
March 8 & 18
April 1st.
I dont know about Utah campus....

Did anyone who interviewed on Feb 19th already get a call from Dr.DeYoung?


yes i went for interview on feb 19th.did u also interview on the same date?

hey those of u got in USN , congrats ....
i have been interviewed on 19th feb and interview was taken by Welder. she was very weird lady asked many so many questions very rudely.
anyways i wanna ask to all of those who got in that when u guys interviewed?who took ur interview?and what questions they asked and what was ur answers??

dear guys,
i also attened the usn interview on the january the 26th at the nevada campus. i have a overall GPA of 3.9 and i dont think the interview went great. after seeing so many people getting acceptance calls from deyoung who intervied on the 9th feb.. i feel like .....it and iam really concerend... can somebody through some insight.. what about the people who interviwed on the 26 jan..is there any chance that we might get a call tommorow..that is 25th feb.. should we email deyoung about this or just play the waiting game..

Well, I am on the same boat. I also have a 3.9 GPA and I am really worried about my interview. I just think that my interview was too short ( like 15 min max), and they really weren't trying to know who I am. They just ask me a few questions, some of them really weird! So, the only thing we can do now is wait. The longer you wait, the lower the cutoff score will be, and since our GPA score should be good, hopefully we'll make it! :o

Good luck!

I faced the same situation as your guys did. Waiting is kind of killing. I was not so happy with my interviewers. I went to a couples of interview this year. I could see the differences. Western U. is the school that gave me the most comfortable interview environment. They asked you questions very friendly and they were very open because they really tried to get to know you.
I felt so nervous during my interview with USN. That's the reason why my interview points are not high enough to be called earlier.

dear guys,
i also attened the usn interview on the january the 26th at the nevada campus. i have a overall GPA of 3.9 and i dont think the interview went great. after seeing so many people getting acceptance calls from deyoung who intervied on the 9th feb.. i feel like .....it and iam really concerend... can somebody through some insight.. what about the people who interviwed on the 26 jan..is there any chance that we might get a call tommorow..that is 25th feb.. should we email deyoung about this or just play the waiting game..

I also interviewed on 1-26. My overall is 3.8 and science is 4.0. I have come to one idea that everyone who has got accepted so far were all called on the same day (2-18)...so it makes me feel a lil better if that is true because he isnt making phone calls everyday--my guess is that he will wait to make further calls til more interviews have been finished (SO DONT STRESS TOO MUCH) and about the email thing..lol i actually email him and it didnt really make a difference, he said dont worry if you havent got a call yet--only worry if you have recieved a rejection letter :o...I hope this helps and dont worry your not alone**

I also interviewed on 1-26. My overall is 3.8 and science is 4.0. I have come to one idea that everyone who has got accepted so far were all called on the same day (2-18)...so it makes me feel a lil better if that is true because he isnt making phone calls everyday--my guess is that he will wait to make further calls til more interviews have been finished (SO DONT STRESS TOO MUCH) and about the email thing..lol i actually email him and it didnt really make a difference, he said dont worry if you havent got a call yet--only worry if you have recieved a rejection letter :o...I hope this helps and dont worry your not alone**

:o We are on the same boat!

How many people here that have already had an interview want to go to the Hendersen campus and how many want the South Jordan campus?? JW

any calls from Dr.deyoung today guyz... oh god this waiting is just killing...cant do this nomore...

any calls from Dr.deyoung today guyz... oh god this waiting is just killing...cant do this nomore...

Im thinkin if he does do calls today it will be around 8PM or so... AHH!:eek:

is there any reason why he would call at 8.00pm. is that the time when he usually make calls or what?? hi pharmgurl what was the time he called last time when called last monday that is 18 of feb... god i hate these speculations about when we would receive the calls.......:(:scared:

I think the last time he called was around 9:30pm last monday....Good luck to eveyone I hope we all get calls :D

any new interview potentials?

I wonder when they are gonna contact another round of students for interviews?

how much notice did you guys get?

I think the last time he called was around 9:30pm last monday....Good luck to eveyone I hope we all get calls :D

I dont think he is going to call tonight (:() because there was no inteview conducted last week (am i right at this?). But i really hope he is though :rolleyes:

I dont think he is going to call tonight (:() because there was no inteview conducted last week (am i right at this?). But i really hope he is though :rolleyes:

Actually there was an interview on tuesday Feb 19th

Actually there was an interview on tuesday Feb 19th

yeah? i am going to start praying now. jk. good lucks to everyone. Please keep us posted if you get the call. :scared:

Hi

I got an acceptance call last monday (2/18) from Dr DeYoung. I chose the Utah campus just because I am tired of living in the Desert and my wife was more excited to go there. Should be a nice change for a few years! Good luck to everyone. I interviewed on 2/9 and was suprised to have such a quick call back.

Hi

I got an acceptance call last monday (2/18) from Dr DeYoung. I chose the Utah campus just because I am tired of living in the Desert and my wife was more excited to go there. Should be a nice change for a few years! Good luck to everyone. I interviewed on 2/9 and was suprised to have such a quick call back.

Congrats!! Can you please share your stats and how you think your interview went?

I interviewed with Dr. Zarley. I thought she was extremely tough to interview with but afterwards she saw me waiting outside and said I did a great job. My Stats:
Pre-req: 4.0
Overall: 3.95
No BS or BA
From everything I had heard they do an initial acceptance of a group (not sure what size) but keep interviewing. I wouldnt lose hope because I know interviews will run into april. Good luck!

is there any reason why he would call at 8.00pm. is that the time when he usually make calls or what?? hi pharmgurl what was the time he called last time when called last monday that is 18 of feb... god i hate these speculations about when we would receive the calls.......:(:scared:

the earliest i heard was 8pm the latest was almost 10pm. im thinkin he calls after school and everything else he has is over with, i dunno but im going CRAZY!!!!

Hi

I got an acceptance call last monday (2/18) from Dr DeYoung. I chose the Utah campus just because I am tired of living in the Desert and my wife was more excited to go there. Should be a nice change for a few years! Good luck to everyone. I interviewed on 2/9 and was suprised to have such a quick call back.

LOL where do you live now?...its funny im the opposite i live here in utah now and its snowing and FREZZING now!! Five whole months of this should get you wanting the hot desert back :) congrats on get in!! :)

Actually there was an interview on tuesday Feb 19th

And last saturday here in utah...

Does anyone know when will be the last call for interview. What if we don't hear anything from USN till February end?

:scared::(

Did anyone had Jan 26 interview get the decision yet??? I still not hear anything yet from USN, and I am worry sick about it now. I don't know what to do...Please help !

I dont know the answer to that question, but I know they still have dates set up for March. so I am sure they are still calling people, atleast I hope they are still calling, cause I have not received one yet either :(

:sleep::confused:

Quite rude, weird and domineering... I dared to argue with her on some issues, thought that I'd not hear back from the USN. Nay, got accepted, DeYoung said that Welder liked me. Well, it might be just her manner of conducting the interview, to put people in a stress position... Anyway, my interview experience at the USN was quite unpleasant, but my theory that she did it because she just disliked me was wrong, she does it to everybody.:thumbup:

yes i went for interview on feb 19th.did u also interview on the same date?

hey those of u got in USN , congrats ....
i have been interviewed on 19th feb and interview was taken by Welder. she was very weird lady asked many so many questions very rudely.
anyways i wanna ask to all of those who got in that when u guys interviewed?who took ur interview?and what questions they asked and what was ur answers??

Quite rude, weird and domineering... I dared to argue with her on some issues, thought that I'd not hear back from the USN. Nay, got accepted, DeYoung said that Welder liked me. Well, it might be just her manner of conducting the interview, to put people in a stress position... Anyway, my interview experience at the USN was quite unpleasant, but my theory that she did it because she just disliked me was wrong, she does it to everybody.:thumbup:

To those of you who were waiting for the calls yesterday eve (including me), I think Dr. DeYoung will call on next Monday 03/03 instead of this Monday. Because it is just like the last time that he called (on 02/18) a week after the interview 02/09, the school needs time to vote and finalize its decisions. Do I make sense :rolleyes:?
:o another waiting week...

LOL where do you live now?...its funny im the opposite i live here in utah now and its snowing and FREZZING now!! Five whole months of this should get you wanting the hot desert back :) congrats on get in!! :)

I live in Arizona. I know it is wierd to want to move from a climate I am already used to but it will be a good change for a while.

To those of you who were waiting for the calls yesterday eve (including me), I think Dr. DeYoung will call on next Monday 03/03 instead of this Monday. Because it is just like the last time that he called (on 02/18) a week after the interview 02/09, the school needs time to vote and finalize its decisions. Do I make sense :rolleyes:?
:o another waiting week...

Yes i think you are right they have to compare the scores from the two interviews from last week along with the other scores they all ready have calculated from the previous interviews :( Ahh...this waiting part is worse then going to the interview!!

I also interviewed on 1-26. My overall is 3.8 and science is 4.0. I have come to one idea that everyone who has got accepted so far were all called on the same day (2-18)...so it makes me feel a lil better if that is true because he isnt making phone calls everyday--my guess is that he will wait to make further calls til more interviews have been finished (SO DONT STRESS TOO MUCH) and about the email thing..lol i actually email him and it didnt really make a difference, he said dont worry if you havent got a call yet--only worry if you have recieved a rejection letter :o...I hope this helps and dont worry your not alone**

I wonder if this means they have already sent out rejection letters. Last year I notcied on the forum that no one recieved a rejection letter until april or something.
:confused:

hey guys! I was actually accepted on 2/18 to USN. I had my interview on 2/9. I actually have a question if someone could answer it! I am taking physics 2 right now and I know that USN does not even require any physics at all, some situation has risen and I am thinking about dropping the class, i would get a "W" on my transcript but it would not affect my GPA. I wonder if USN would mind a"W" on my transcript for a class that they don't even need or require.

Quite rude, weird and domineering... I dared to argue with her on some issues, thought that I'd not hear back from the USN. Nay, got accepted, DeYoung said that Welder liked me. Well, it might be just her manner of conducting the interview, to put people in a stress position... Anyway, my interview experience at the USN was quite unpleasant, but my theory that she did it because she just disliked me was wrong, she does it to everybody.:thumbup:
hey thats gr8 u accepted , congrats ...when was ur interview?what did she asked?what was ur answer??

Yes i think you are right they have to compare the scores from the two interviews from last week along with the other scores they all ready have calculated from the previous interviews :( Ahh...this waiting part is worse then going to the interview!!


ya man u r right ....waiting time is worst than anyother thing........

I live in Arizona. I know it is wierd to want to move from a climate I am already used to but it will be a good change for a while.
hey congrats ....as long as u got into usn , i think weather doesnt matter.....
so who took ur interview?what was ur questions and answers?mine was on 2/19 taken by welder( very weird lady) i am really worried what will happend to me??

hey congrats ....as long as u got into usn , i think weather doesnt matter.....
so who took ur interview?what was ur questions and answers?mine was on 2/19 taken by welder( very weird lady) i am really worried what will happend to me??
I interviewed with Zarley. The questions all seemed pretty basic and she was pretty cool but a little intense. They asked the usual about why USN, pharmacy, etc. I really didnt feel like they asked anything from the norm. I am guessing that you should probably hear something back next week. My interview was on 2/9 and I heard back on 2/18. Good luck!!!!

hey guys! I was actually accepted on 2/18 to USN. I had my interview on 2/9. I actually have a question if someone could answer it! I am taking physics 2 right now and I know that USN does not even require any physics at all, some situation has risen and I am thinking about dropping the class, i would get a "W" on my transcript but it would not affect my GPA. I wonder if USN would mind a"W" on my transcript for a class that they don't even need or require.
I would call and talk to DR DeYoung about it. I cant imagine that they would have a problem but not sure. Dr DeYoung has been extremly helpful with any questions I have had or concerns.
Which campus did you choose?

I would call and talk to DR DeYoung about it. I cant imagine that they would have a problem but not sure. Dr DeYoung has been extremly helpful with any questions I have had or concerns.
Which campus did you choose?

I did call Dr. DeYoung today and he told me that they only determine ur GPA on the classes that they need, and dropping the class would not hurt me at all. I picked the Nevada Campus bc I want to get away from the snow since i live in Michigan and i want warm weather, also i have seen this campus and i would rather go to a campus that i have already seen. I noticed that u said that u interviewed with Dr. Zarley on the same day i did, i did too and i thought she was great and it was very normal. if u don't mind me asking, what person are u on the list for the interviews or what time did u interview?

I just received an e-mail for an interview invite at USN. I am in a dilema about whether to go to it or not. I have been accepted to my first choice school, but I really want an excuse to go to vegas for the weekend.

And if I do or dont go this is not going to effect the amount of people they accept, because I will not hold up a seat anyways.

What does every one think?

Can you share your GPA score?

Congrates,, can you share your GPA?

hey CphT,
what date did they give for for the interview?
If you wanna go to Vegas, just go. but maybe open up an interview spot for the not so fortunate
RXdoc <-- not so fortunate

Dr. DeYoung called me up last night and invited me for an interview. I choose March 8. I could have picked march 18 or april 1. they are both tuesdays so i choose the saturday spot.

By the way, my overall GPA is...... (are you ready for this)......3.55.
I will have a BA in Spanish in may.

Hopefully that tells us they might be looking at lower gpa's now.:cool:

I did call Dr. DeYoung today and he told me that they only determine ur GPA on the classes that they need, and dropping the class would not hurt me at all. I picked the Nevada Campus bc I want to get away from the snow since i live in Michigan and i want warm weather, also i have seen this campus and i would rather go to a campus that i have already seen. I noticed that u said that u interviewed with Dr. Zarley on the same day i did, i did too and i thought she was great and it was very normal. if u don't mind me asking, what person are u on the list for the interviews or what time did u interview?
I was the last interview of that day with Dr Zarley. I agree that she was really nice and I was able to even crack a few jokes while in the interview. The questions she asked were not out of the norm at all. I just thought she did an aweful lot of staring me down. A little intimidating but other than that she was great.

Hi

I got an acceptance call last monday (2/18) from Dr DeYoung. I chose the Utah campus just because I am tired of living in the Desert and my wife was more excited to go there. Should be a nice change for a few years! Good luck to everyone. I interviewed on 2/9 and was suprised to have such a quick call back.
i think utah is also much more cheaper than henderson right??so thats y u select it or anyother reason?i m still waiting for call from young??mine was on 2/19 what do u think when will he probably call?

Dr. DeYoung called me up last night and invited me for an interview. I choose March 8. I could have picked march 18 or april 1. they are both tuesdays so i choose the saturday spot.

By the way, my overall GPA is...... (are you ready for this)......3.55.
I will have a BA in Spanish in may.

Hopefully that tells us they might be looking at lower gpa's now.:cool:

What is your science GPA?

How many years of Pharmacy tech experience do you have, just wondering?

I was the last interview of that day with Dr Zarley. I agree that she was really nice and I was able to even crack a few jokes while in the interview. The questions she asked were not out of the norm at all. I just thought she did an aweful lot of staring me down. A little intimidating but other than that she was great.



hey what do u think should we contact our interviewers by e mail and ask them abt how was our interview and that stuff??

hey what do u think should we contact our interviewers by e mail and ask them abt how was our interview and that stuff??
What I would do at this point would probably send a thank-you card to those you interviewed with. That would probably be the best suggestion at this point. You could always do a follow up call but I would probably wait to do that.

i think utah is also much more cheaper than henderson right??so thats y u select it or anyother reason?i m still waiting for call from young??mine was on 2/19 what do u think when will he probably call?
We chose Utah also because my wife has family there. The cost of living is fairly comparable as far as i have seen with housing, ect. I would imagine that you should here back from Dr DeYoung in another week or so. The way it happened before is that those that interviewed on 1/26 and 2/9 got calls on 2/18. I wouldnt worry too much just because in our orientation Dr DeYoung said that the first few waves of acceptances come and then a final decision may not occur until April. That is just a guess though. I would anticipate another group of acceptances within the next 2 monday's

We chose Utah also because my wife has family there. The cost of living is fairly comparable as far as i have seen with housing, ect.

See you in SLC at the end of August!:)
My reasons for choosing Utah are very similar (husband has relatives in Idaho) plus it'll be nice to have 4 seasons again. When are you guys planning on moving? For us it'll be mid-August but I'm already doing research on where to live :laugh: Both my husband and I are very excited about moving even though I'll probably miss San Diego when the first frost comes...

See you in SLC at the end of August!:)
My reasons for choosing Utah are very similar (husband has relatives in Idaho) plus it'll be nice to have 4 seasons again. When are you guys planning on moving? For us it'll be mid-August but I'm already doing research on where to live :laugh: Both my husband and I are very excited about moving even though I'll probably miss San Diego when the first frost comes...
We are also doing some research as to where to live. We plan on moving in August also but not sure where yet..... Let me know if you find any good places and I can do likewise. Congrats and see you in August.

Hey guys,
I am in! Dr. DeYoung called me today and I am going to Nevada!:hardy::hardy::hardy:
I was really worried because I really felt like I blew my interview. Apparently, I wasn't that bad!

Good luck to those who are still waiting!

Hey guys,
I am in! Dr. DeYoung called me today and I am going to Nevada!:hardy::hardy::hardy:
I was really worried because I really felt like I blew my interview. Apparently, I wasn't that bad!

Good luck to those who are still waiting!

Congrats! When did you get the call? I am happy for you:thumbup: (and worried at the same time :scared:)

hi dia2,
can you please let us know when you intervied at usn. i intervied on the jan26 and still no call...really worried..

hi dia2,
can you please let us know when you intervied at usn. i intervied on the jan26 and still no call...really worried..
Hi, I'm in the same boat as you. I interviewed 1-26. The way it kind of looks is that after some interviews the top candidates are called. I can't see that anyone who interviewed on the earlier dates got a call, just he ones since Feb 19 and after. The ones called on 2-18 were from the earlier interview dates. Maybe I'm wrong, and I hope I am. I'm guessing next Monday, 3-3 more calls will be made but maybe only for the last few dates. If that's true we're just going to have to wait, be patient, and stay optimistic. :) What's really scary is the number of people who felt they had sub-par interviews. I thought mine was pretty good but still no call. Let's stay positive and I'm hoping for that call from Dr. Deyoung soon. The wait is soooo hard when you want something so bad. Good luck to you. :):):)

Hi, I'm in the same boat as you. I interviewed 1-26. The way it kind of looks is that after some interviews the top candidates are called. I can't see that anyone who interviewed on the earlier dates got a call, just he ones since Feb 19 and after. The ones called on 2-18 were from the earlier interview dates. Maybe I'm wrong, and I hope I am. I'm guessing next Monday, 3-3 more calls will be made but maybe only for the last few dates. If that's true we're just going to have to wait, be patient, and stay optimistic. :) What's really scary is the number of people who felt they had sub-par interviews. I thought mine was pretty good but still no call. Let's stay positive and I'm hoping for that call from Dr. Deyoung soon. The wait is soooo hard when you want something so bad. Good luck to you. :):):)

For this whole week, i am so unproductive. I can't do anything; I check sdn whenever i have an access to internet. I have midterms to study for, but it seems like...i will be like this until April! :(

I interviewed on Feb 19th. I got the call today around 4:30pm (pacific time). I know, that's earlier than usual!

Well, I would like to tell you not to worry, but I know how I felt before I got the call. I used to check my cell phone every hour and check this website every 15 minutes to see if they were offering new acceptances. All I can say is that if you guys were confident during your interview, and showed some enthusiasm about the program, you should be fine. I know that some of my answers weren't that smart and that I could have elaborated more on some important questions. In short, I did not do good, but it wasn't that bad either. As long as you really did not blow it, you will probably get in, but it might take some time.
Just be patient. I really hope you all get in!
Good luck
:luck:

people who think they did horrible during their interview usually do better than all the other applicants. Why, because it shows that you can think under pressure, and that your answers weren't prepped beforehand.

I was interviewed on Feb. 19, and I had the opportunity to talk to one of the adcom members after my interview (because I was waiting for a ride after the interview, and waited so long for my ride that the interview session was literally over). He said I actually did fine, and stated that out of the 5 people in the group, 3 recited stuff off their application, 1 did extremely well, and then their was my interview. The worst interview of my life.......

I told the adcom student that it was the worst interview of my life. The adcom student asked me why I thought my interview was bad. I told him that I couldn't put two sentences together, I couldn't even define professionalism to them. I kept fidgeting and waving my hands while I talked. I said, "um" alot, and kept pausing between words, and what's worse, is that I drank too much water while I was waiting around. The student just laughed and said:

"Everyone is nervous, and most people will hide behind what they wrote on their application in the hopes that it will instill confidence, and that is the wrong move. We are looking for honest answers in a very short time frame, we aren't critiquing how you deliver your answer, because everyone is nervous, but we want to get to know you. We are trying to assess your strengths and your weaknesses. If you had chosen to recite your answers like the other applicants, then we wouldn't have gotten to know you. What I liked about you, is that you came in strong, and it is obvious that you were nervous during the interview, which is normal by the way, but I saw that you were able to grow more confident near the end of the interview, and you took control when you were given the opportunity to ask us questions. So I don't see anything wrong with your interview. You were nervous when you were suppose to be, and you came off strong in the beginning and in the end."

After the interview, I had all but written off USN, because my interview was horrible. Even after talking with the adcom student, I still felt my interview was a joke because i thought it was the standard rhetoric they feed to all the applicants.

Anyways, I was accepted a few days later by USN, and I told Dr. DeYoung that I thought he was kidding:rolleyes:

good luck to all, and hope that my experience will instill more confidence in all of you. I hope to see all of you in the fall.

I got my call today....I am in!!! I interviewed on 2/23 in UT. Still not sure which campus. Oh I really am so happy!

Hi
TwinkleTwinkel

I also interviewed on 2/23... can you share your GPA and experience in pharmacy??

Anyone know how many rounds of interview does USN have? I haven't heard anything back from them and I send my application in January. Maybe I'm not qualify?

[quote=dia2;6296223]I interviewed on Feb 19th. I got the call today around 4:30pm (pacific time). I know, that's earlier than usual!


hey mine was also on 19th feb? i am still waiting for call ..i have same situation like u were before ....looking on cell phone and checking sdn whenever i get time.....may i know who took ur interview??and ur name plz if u wanna tell...

We chose Utah also because my wife has family there. The cost of living is fairly comparable as far as i have seen with housing, ect. I would imagine that you should here back from Dr DeYoung in another week or so. The way it happened before is that those that interviewed on 1/26 and 2/9 got calls on 2/18. I wouldnt worry too much just because in our orientation Dr DeYoung said that the first few waves of acceptances come and then a final decision may not occur until April. That is just a guess though. I would anticipate another group of acceptances within the next 2 monday's


ya what else i can do other than wait...but waiting time getting worst and worst...1 guy got admitted who was interviewed on 2/19 same when i was interviewed so i am so worried........

ya what else i can do other than wait...but waiting time getting worst and worst...1 guy got admitted who was interviewed on 2/19 same when i was interviewed so i am so worried........
If you havent heard anything as of yet what I would do is send a thank-you note to those you interviewed with and also to Dr DeYoung. Make it simple and just thank them for the opportunity and are excited to hear back from them in the near future. That would be my best suggestion at this point and it would be fairly cheap to do.

congratulations to everyone who got accepted...btw, can you guys share your stats?

no b.s.
Pre-req's finished.
3.8 overall gpa, 3.9 science/math gpa
alot of EC/work experience

The key to have a successful interview based on my experience is to be confident, honest and be yourself. Don't try to memorize the stuffs because the interview panels can tell and they dont like it. They will get bored if they hear the same things over and over. I was interviewed on Jan 26 and accepted on Feb 19..Good luck to you all!!!!!

The key to have a successful interview based on my experience is to be confident, honest and be yourself. Don't try to memorize the stuffs because the interview panels can tell and they dont like it. They will get bored if they hear the same things over and over. I was interviewed on Jan 26 and accepted on Feb 19..Good luck to you all!!!!!
hey congrats buddy.........
mine was on 19th feb and still waiting for hearing..........time getting worst and worst......

Thanks Ming, everybody has to go through that painful waiting period!!! Cross your fingers and I will pray for you to get in.....hehehehe.

Anyone got a call from Dr. DeYoung today? :rolleyes:

Thanks Ming, everybody has to go through that painful waiting period!!! Cross your fingers and I will pray for you to get in.....hehehehe.

thats true buddy.....i hope we both will be in the same class............

Anyone got a call from Dr. DeYoung today? :rolleyes:
no not yet..........waiting for calllll............looking on the cell phone like owl..

Quite rude, weird and domineering... I dared to argue with her on some issues, but my theory that she did it because she just disliked me was wrong, she does it to everybody.:thumbup:


Yes, that's just the way she is: quite abrupt and agressive; so don't take it personal. Her lectures are the best! Very entertaining. It's so sad 'cause Tuesday's our last lecture with her :(

It's good that you argued with her, I think she probably liked that.

Anyone got a call from Dr. DeYoung today? :rolleyes:

I got a call for an INTERVIEW!!! :biglove: I will be interviewing Mar 20th!! :D YIPEE!!!

just remember, relax and be yourself.


good luck.

;)I got a call for an INTERVIEW!!! :biglove: I will be interviewing Mar 20th!! :D YIPEE!!!

Good luck!

Thanks!
I have a 3.94 overall, a 4.0 for the pre-reqs (except calc and physiology which im in now) I will have my BS in biology in Dec 08 (Grad school counts as upper division electives). I just switched to pharm in may and so I have shadowed 4 pharmacists (2 retail, 1 hospital and 1 in clinical research) and also have 12 months of research under my belt (a part of pharm i hope to get into). Hope that helps...Good luck to everyone trying and congrats to all those getting calls.
BTW - do you think USN has the single/married female/male stats for the previous classes? I am leaning toward Henderson because of the weather (i love to road bike), but I would know no one there and am just hoping i could find buddies in my class. Suggestions??

Thanks!
I have a 3.94 overall, a 4.0 for the pre-reqs (except calc and physiology which im in now) I will have my BS in biology in Dec 08 (Grad school counts as upper division electives). I just switched to pharm in may and so I have shadowed 4 pharmacists (2 retail, 1 hospital and 1 in clinical research) and also have 12 months of research under my belt (a part of pharm i hope to get into). Hope that helps...Good luck to everyone trying and congrats to all those getting calls.
BTW - do you think USN has the single/married female/male stats for the previous classes? I am leaning toward Henderson because of the weather (i love to road bike), but I would know no one there and am just hoping i could find buddies in my class. Suggestions??

Thank you for sharing Twinkle...

One of the P1 student told me during the tour that half of the student body are married and 50/50 on male/female ratio. that is what she told us....
You will have fun in Henderson!
hope to see you there.

does anyone know if they will still call people up last minute? seems like many people are getting interviews all the way until the 20th. do they call people in april or are they already scheduled way before then?

Yes, that's just the way she is: quite abrupt and agressive; so don't take it personal. Her lectures are the best! Very entertaining. It's so sad 'cause Tuesday's our last lecture with her :(

It's good that you argued with her, I think she probably liked that.


hey i think u were admitted last year am i right??may i know ur background and name if u want..

;)

Good luck!

Thanks!!!:D

just remember, relax and be yourself.


good luck.

Thanks!! :D

My interview was on Fab 19th and I got the call on 27th, I GOT IN !! Well I will be looking forward to talking to new students who are looking for housing near the school.
For students who have not had their interview, I added my interview feedback in to the forum.
If anyone has any questions please let me know. I got my help from other students on this site so I will be paying it forward to others..

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

This year interview is out of 40 points (8 catagories, each catagory worths 5 pts, hint: usn is looking for someone who truly loves to be a pharmacist), if you have a score under 23, you'll automatically get rejected....
USN accepts very top candidates within first-2nd week after the initial interview.....and others, they will have to look at all the interviewed candidates again and then give acceptance to the top students.....

I know waiting is hard, but it's just wasted your time if you keep on waiting, so forget all about it and concentrate in your study, because most likely you'll get accepted if you have an interview.... =D and if you happen to get a waiting list status, most likely you'll get accepted too!
hope this helps...............

misstofu: do you know the stats for class of 2007? How many people were placed on the waiting list and how many from that list were actually accepted?
Congrats to those already accepted for Fall 08 but is Twinkle Twinkle the only one accepted out of those interviewed on Feb 23rd?

My interview was on Fab 19th and I got the call on 27th, I GOT IN !! Well I will be looking forward to talking to new students who are looking for housing near the school.
For students who have not had their interview, I added my interview feedback in to the forum.
If anyone has any questions please let me know. I got my help from other students on this site so I will be paying it forward to others..

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

congrats...mine was also on feb 19th ....looking forward to hear sthing ,may i know who took ur interview and wht did they asked?and also ur full name if u wish...

This year interview is out of 40 points (8 catagories, each catagory worths 5 pts, hint: usn is looking for someone who truly loves to be a pharmacist), if you have a score under 23, you'll automatically get rejected....
USN accepts very top candidates within first-2nd week after the initial interview.....and others, they will have to look at all the interviewed candidates again and then give acceptance to the top students.....

I know waiting is hard, but it's just wasted your time if you keep on waiting, so forget all about it and concentrate in your study, because most likely you'll get accepted if you have an interview.... =D and if you happen to get a waiting list status, most likely you'll get accepted too!
hope this helps...............

Good to know!! :D Thanks for your help!! :love:

misstofu: do you know the stats for class of 2007? How many people were placed on the waiting list and how many from that list were actually accepted?
Congrats to those already accepted for Fall 08 but is Twinkle Twinkle the only one accepted out of those interviewed on Feb 23rd?

2007 Stats:
Accepted: 227 81 for Utah and the rest, Henderson
Average GPA: 3.6
Accepted from waiting list: more than 50 people (i don't have the exact number)
For this year 2008, I believe that up to 100 people will be placed on the waiting list, Dr. deyoung will let you know if you are top 20, 50, or 100, if you are top 50 or below, almost 100% that you will be accepted (it has been like that for a while), but it is also depend on the application's pool this year as well.
and if you are in the top 100 waiting list applicants, then it's not a guarantee, because Dr. Deyoung won't let you know what # or where you are at (but if you email him, he will let you know how many people are in front of you)! so that will just have to be depended on the people that don't want to go to USN. then your place will boost up each time they reject to attend usn.

=D good luck to all and congrats the those who got accepted! =D hope to see you all next year
tofu

I got a call for an INTERVIEW!!! :biglove: I will be interviewing Mar 20th!! :D YIPEE!!!
I'll be there too...the Utah interview right? Are you flying or driving there?

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading the forum for a while and wanted to sign in as well. I'm glad that I am not the only one waiting anxiously for the result. I was invited for the interview on Feb. 19th, and I don't know how I did because I was so nervous. At the same time, I don't know what the interviewers were looking for so I just answer all the questions honestly....

Thanks so much for everyone who posted up the stats and everything for the school, it's really helpful. Just like everyone else, i've been checking my email and phone constantly for the past two weeks. It's really sad because I really like USN and would love it if I was granted admissions.

For some of the people who are still waiting for the invitation, I suggest you guys check your Bulk mail very often. I was invited for an interview at the end January and the mail was sent to my Bulk folder. Luckily, I regularly checked my Bulk mail so I was able to reply to the email. If I was like most people who deleted my bulk mail then I will never get to see that invitation. So please do check! This is one of my advice.

Well, I hope to talk to you guys much more in the future. And Good Luck!

I will attend USN Henderson campus this August as a P1 student. Can someone please tell me where I can find a nicely quiet place which is closed to school to rent? Anybody needs a roomate as well? I am a nice, friendly, responsible early 30ish guy who studies hard and also enjoys his life...Let me know....:)

I will attend USN Henderson campus this August as a P1 student. Can someone please tell me where I can find a nicely quiet place which is closed to school to rent? Anybody needs a roomate as well? I am a nice, friendly, responsible early 30ish guy who studies hard and also enjoys his life...Let me know....:)


Congrats to you! You can check lasvegas.craigslist.com for rent info., it's really helpful. People usually post rooms for rent and you can give them a call and check out the place.

Has anyone that applied in late January received an interview or gotten accepted yet?

So far all I got was an email saying they had received my application.

Has anyone that applied in late January received an interview or gotten accepted yet?

So far all I got was an email saying they had received my application.


I was actually one of the people who applied late January and got the invitation for an interview about 2-3 weeks later, which was really surprising to me still. I thought only people who have really high GPA's were called first.

For those who are wondering, my GPA is around 3.5-3.6 like most of you. So I am really worried about being accepted since GPA is a major factor for USN.

I will attend USN Henderson campus this August as a P1 student. Can someone please tell me where I can find a nicely quiet place which is closed to school to rent? Anybody needs a roomate as well? I am a nice, friendly, responsible early 30ish guy who studies hard and also enjoys his life...Let me know....:)


Don't go to the North of Las Vegas, down town, and old Henderson.

Seven Hill is good, otherwise, Southern Highland is ok .

You can go to www.ziprealty.com (http://www.ziprealty.com), to check the price of selling houses in the area and the information around this area so that you can have some ideas about the house you want to rent.

Hope that can help...

Good luck

Like AutumnCloud, I too turned in my application late January and was invited to an interview on Feb 23rd. I was so nervous during the interview that I can't think straight. My answers were honest but choppy and not well thought out at all. At one point during the interview I actually blanked out completely. Oh well, things are out of our control now.

I would suggest checking your Bulk Mail too because that's how I received my invite and a notice from Laurie Briggs saying that my application has been received.

Here's my stat:
cummulative GPA: 3.5
science GPA: 4.0 with 2 more classes to be completed this semester
I do have a bachelor but no pharmacy experience

Don't lose hope! I heard that USN is still conducting interviews until April. Good luck to all still waiting for an interview invite ;)

Thanks a lot guys for your info. I will definitely take a look.....

This year interview is out of 40 points (8 catagories, each catagory worths 5 pts, hint: usn is looking for someone who truly loves to be a pharmacist), if you have a score under 23, you'll automatically get rejected....
USN accepts very top candidates within first-2nd week after the initial interview.....and others, they will have to look at all the interviewed candidates again and then give acceptance to the top students.....

I know waiting is hard, but it's just wasted your time if you keep on waiting, so forget all about it and concentrate in your study, because most likely you'll get accepted if you have an interview.... =D and if you happen to get a waiting list status, most likely you'll get accepted too!
hope this helps...............
Hello,
Thanks for all the info. I've got a question. I interviewed in January, but no call yet. When will they send out rejections and or waitlists. I'm interviewing elsewhere and wondering when we'd know where we stand. Congrats to all those interviewed and accepted.

Thanks Bobasita (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=191366)!

Good luck and I hope you get in! :)

Like AutumnCloud, I too turned in my application late January and was invited to an interview on Feb 23rd. I was so nervous during the interview that I can't think straight. My answers were honest but choppy and not well thought out at all. At one point during the interview I actually blanked out completely. Oh well, things are out of our control now.

I would suggest checking your Bulk Mail too because that's how I received my invite and a notice from Laurie Briggs saying that my application has been received.

Here's my stat:
cummulative GPA: 3.5
science GPA: 4.0 with 2 more classes to be completed this semester
I do have a bachelor but no pharmacy experience

Don't lose hope! I heard that USN is still conducting interviews until April. Good luck to all still waiting for an interview invite ;)

Hi Bobasita,

Just wait...those people getting accepted now have 3.9 + GPA with Pharm experience...

we will see... but for now just forget about it...
I have exact same stat

Hello,
Thanks for all the info. I've got a question. I interviewed in January, but no call yet. When will they send out rejections and or waitlists. I'm interviewing elsewhere and wondering when we'd know where we stand. Congrats to all those interviewed and accepted.


All acceptance letters will be sent out by middle of May-end of May
waiting list status: End of May (if you are on top 20, you will get accepted within a few weeks later, i mean during June..:D)
rejections: through out the whole process, but before end of May.

confusing isn't it? I don't understand what i wrote either, but the whole point is, just wait until end of may, you'll know your stats! but again, why wait? just a waste of time!! when it comes then it comes.....

All acceptance letters will be sent out by middle of May-end of May
waiting list status: End of May (if you are on top 20, you will get accepted within a few weeks later, i mean during June..:D)
rejections: through out the whole process, but before end of May.

confusing isn't it? I don't understand what i wrote either, but the whole point is, just wait until end of may, you'll know your stats! but again, why wait? just a waste of time!! when it comes then it comes.....

Misstofu, do you know if after every 2 interviews, the school will look at all the interviewees' apps and pick out the top to accept them or they will just pick out the top of those 2 interviews? Thanks :idea:

Dr. DeYoung told us at the interview that USN is putting up a forum for upcoming students who are looking for roommates. Does anyone know about the forum?? I am going to Nevada campus.

So far I can see that these students are part of 2011 class (don't know who has chosen to go to Nevada or to Utah):



Tanokay58
Pharmer_Andy
MikeyTthePharmD
MrBlah
Ghengis (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189389)
tanokay58 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=177292)
Asia (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=156576)
differential eq (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189076)
pharmd1234 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189606)
MikeyTthePharmD (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189676)
studentpharmaci (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=190250)
mr. rx (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=103143)
pharmstudentusn (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=190729)
dia2 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=176681)
TwinkleTwinkle (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=159954)
PharmDw2be (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=191352)

Has anyone that applied in late January received an interview or gotten accepted yet?



So far all I got was an email saying they had received my application.



ya i had applied to late jan actually on jan 4th....and went for interview on feb 19th but havent heard anything yet..still waiting............

All acceptance letters will be sent out by middle of May-end of May
waiting list status: End of May (if you are on top 20, you will get accepted within a few weeks later, i mean during June..:D)
rejections: through out the whole process, but before end of May.

confusing isn't it? I don't understand what i wrote either, but the whole point is, just wait until end of may, you'll know your stats! but again, why wait? just a waste of time!! when it comes then it comes.....
misstofu,
1st of all thanks for all the great info. Here's my dilemma. I've applied to 2 schools, one of them USN. I'm lacking 1 pre-req for USN and one for the other school. If I get rejected by one or both, well then........, however if I get into the other school and USN waitlists me I'll almost have to take the pre-req for the other school. Then if USN would accept me it would be too late to get the pre-req for them. Maybe I'll know more after April as far as where I'm at, hopefully accepted but maybe in top 20 waitlist. Oh how I hope that is IT. I loved USN and although I'm trying to be patient I'm praying for a call from Dr Deyoung. Staying optimistic :):):). Also, does anyone know if USN gives you preference if you apply next year. OK I'm being patient. If I just get the call I'll be FINE. Thanks again. :)

Dr. DeYoung told us at the interview that USN is putting up a forum for upcoming students who are looking for roommates. Does anyone know about the forum?? I am going to Nevada campus.



from I can recall, i believe it will be put up in June or at least when the interviews are over.

misstofu ,
Thanks a lot for all the info you've been providing us. I am very nervous from the waiting process, it's so unbearable :eek::eek:.

I actually emailed Dr. DeYoung and wanted to ask him about the scoring process but he's keeping his lips sealed. I can understand since it's very confidential. He just said that the interview was a big part of the application and the admissions process.

For those who are still waiting, my friend just got an invite for an interview at the end of Mar. or early Apr. so good luck. :thumbup:

Dr. DeYoung told us at the interview that USN is putting up a forum for upcoming students who are looking for roommates. Does anyone know about the forum?? I am going to Nevada campus.

So far I can see that these students are part of 2011 class (don't know who has chosen to go to Nevada or to Utah):



Tanokay58
Pharmer_Andy
MikeyTthePharmD
MrBlah
Ghengis (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189389)
tanokay58 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=177292)
Asia (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=156576)
differential eq (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189076)
pharmd1234 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189606)
MikeyTthePharmD (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=189676)
studentpharmaci (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=190250)
mr. rx (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=103143)
pharmstudentusn (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=190729)
dia2 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=176681)
TwinkleTwinkle (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=159954)
PharmDw2be (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=191352)


I am going to the Nevada campus, and I will be looking for roommates also. Who else needs roommates? I am a girl and looking to live with other females! hopefully we will know more about the roommate forum and other people that are looking for housing and stuff.

misstofu: do you know the stats for class of 2007? How many people were placed on the waiting list and how many from that list were actually accepted?
Congrats to those already accepted for Fall 08 but is Twinkle Twinkle the only one accepted out of those interviewed on Feb 23rd?

On my interview date of jan26 Dr Deyoung told us that the went 80 deep into the wait list last year. Anyone who received acceptance calls get their admissions packet yet?? I think we should be getting them soon ..... I am definitely looking for a room to rent, or a roommate because apartments are freaking expensive up there.

no, I haven't got my admission packet either. I got a call from Dr. deyoung at around 2 p.m on monday, feb 18, and until now I still haven't received the admission packet yet. I don't understand why it takes the school so long to send those out? Are they still working on them or something? I wonder if any of you guys had received the admission papers and filled out your financial aid forms yet??

When I spoke with him, he told me that I should expect the package no later than march 13. If I don't receive it by then, give USN a call.

for those who needs a roommate
this is what you need to do
email Laurie Briggs and ask for a rommate database list!
she will send it to you and it will have your information on there as well as others that need a roommate.

Misstofu, do you know if after every 2 interviews, the school will look at all the interviewees' apps and pick out the top to accept them or they will just pick out the top of those 2 interviews? Thanks :idea:

i believe that after each interview, they will pick out the top of the top that is (less than 10 or maybe more) including gpa and smooth interview that they have gone through, not just the interview by itself. because all the grades gotta be added together right? :cool:

misstofu,
1st of all thanks for all the great info. Here's my dilemma. I've applied to 2 schools, one of them USN. I'm lacking 1 pre-req for USN and one for the other school. If I get rejected by one or both, well then........, however if I get into the other school and USN waitlists me I'll almost have to take the pre-req for the other school. Then if USN would accept me it would be too late to get the pre-req for them. Maybe I'll know more after April as far as where I'm at, hopefully accepted but maybe in top 20 waitlist. Oh how I hope that is IT. I loved USN and although I'm trying to be patient I'm praying for a call from Dr Deyoung. Staying optimistic :):):). Also, does anyone know if USN gives you preference if you apply next year. OK I'm being patient. If I just get the call I'll be FINE. Thanks again. :)

why can't you take both prereq for both schools? for my case last year, i took many extra classes that I didn't even need! =D i was a full time student in spring semester and working at the same time. and those prereqs were not required either (biochem, stats...ect) but i thought they really helped me in gaining more knowledge, on the other hand I got all A's, so it boosted up my GPA too (in this case it will help you if you were to be placed on a waiting list), and yet, biochem helps so much when i go to USN, without it, i would have fallen behind (don't be nervous if you don't have it, you'll catch up when you get there, but it's just an advantage to have it)! so why not take both.... it helps you know....;)
good luck and i hope to see you here at usn

why can't you take both prereq for both schools? for my case last year, i took many extra classes that I didn't even need! =D i was a full time student in spring semester and working at the same time. and those prereqs were not required either (biochem, stats...ect) but i thought they really helped me in gaining more knowledge, on the other hand I got all A's, so it boosted up my GPA too (in this case it will help you if you were to be placed on a waiting list), and yet, biochem helps so much when i go to USN, without it, i would have fallen behind (don't be nervous if you don't have it, you'll catch up when you get there, but it's just an advantage to have it)! so why not take both.... it helps you know....;)
good luck and i hope to see you here at usn

hey myslef have same problem ....i have completed my b.pharmd from india so have to do only 2 pre req which are english composition and speech and i havent completed yet...if i get admitted tehn have to complete before sep 2008 or before orientation ...i dont know what to do? may i know how much time it takes to complete those 2 subjects?can anybody suggest me..!!!!

For those that have already interviewed....Did the interviewers have your essays and transcripts in front of them during the interview or did they review them right before the interview or were they completely blind to them? Thanks!

hey myslef have same problem ....i have completed my b.pharmd from india so have to do only 2 pre req which are english composition and speech and i havent completed yet...if i get admitted tehn have to complete before sep 2008 or before orientation ...i dont know what to do? may i know how much time it takes to complete those 2 subjects?can anybody suggest me..!!!!

At most universities and colleges you can take these courses in the summer (both in summer I or one in each summer session). You can definitely get those classes over with by Fall 2008:)

For those that have already interviewed....Did the interviewers have your essays and transcripts in front of them during the interview or did they review them right before the interview or were they completely blind to them? Thanks!

It's an open interview so the interviewers do have your application in front of them during the whole interview. Be ready to answer any questions they may have about anything that you've listed on your application. I was asked about my extra curricular activities. I didn't lie on my application so it's no problem at all answering all their questions. Good luck and hopes that helps :luck:

does anyone knows if you still have to write ESSAY after the interview...

No essays. Just a 30 min interview with the 3 interviewers panel.

I was actually one of the people who applied late January and got the invitation for an interview about 2-3 weeks later, which was really surprising to me still. I thought only people who have really high GPA's were called first.

For those who are wondering, my GPA is around 3.5-3.6 like most of you. So I am really worried about being accepted since GPA is a major factor for USN.

My application was also completed in late January, I haven't received a call yet for an interview. Do you have Pharmacy experience. I have the same GPA range like you, but no pharmacy experience, Got the BS also.

How many people here that have already had an interview want to go to the Hendersen campus and how many want the South Jordan campus?? JW

I interviewed on Jan. 26th in Henderson and received an acceptance call on Feb. 18th at 9:30 PM (Utah time). I chose South Jordan because its closer and newer.

I interviewed on Jan. 26th in Henderson and received an acceptance call on Feb. 18th at 9:30 PM (Utah time). I chose South Jordan because its closer and newer.

Congrats WaduWah:thumbup: Would you mind sharing your stats and pharmacy experience if you have any. Thank you!

has anyone received an invite for interview in the last week? or today?

I didnt but I am just curious if people are still getting calls.

At most universities and colleges you can take these courses in the summer (both in summer I or one in each summer session). You can definitely get those classes over with by Fall 2008:)


if i get admitted in the late may then will i be able to get over by fall 2008 coz still i havent heard anything from usn ...it could be late decision as well...or can i able to finish it in any cheap community colleges??

For those that have already interviewed....Did the interviewers have your essays and transcripts in front of them during the interview or did they review them right before the interview or were they completely blind to them? Thanks!

well i would say that depends on the interviewer coz sometimes they do look in to ur application...but they have ur datas infront of them...

if i get admitted in the late may then will i be able to get over by fall 2008 coz still i havent heard anything from usn ...it could be late decision as well...or can i able to finish it in any cheap community colleges??

Since it's just 2 classes I suggest you just register for the summer at your local community college to save money. Plus I'm assuming that if things don't pan out this year that you'll reapply next year right? Just take those 2 classes this summer and get them out of the way. Most other pharmacy schools require English composition too so it'll just widen your pool next year (let's hope it doesn't come to that!!)

....

has anyone received an invite for interview in the last week? or today?

I didnt but I am just curious if people are still getting calls.

I got a call for an interview last week. I set it up for March 8. I had the options of a few dates (Mar 18, and April 1, too). Those where for Henderson campus. So I would say they are still making some calls.

why can't you take both prereq for both schools? for my case last year, i took many extra classes that I didn't even need! =D i was a full time student in spring semester and working at the same time. and those prereqs were not required either (biochem, stats...ect) but i thought they really helped me in gaining more knowledge, on the other hand I got all A's, so it boosted up my GPA too (in this case it will help you if you were to be placed on a waiting list), and yet, biochem helps so much when i go to USN, without it, i would have fallen behind (don't be nervous if you don't have it, you'll catch up when you get there, but it's just an advantage to have it)! so why not take both.... it helps you know....;)
good luck and i hope to see you here at usn
Thanks again misstofu--you've been quite helpful. The classes would be A&P II and physics--so it's possible but would be pretty tough. I like A&P a lot more than physics. LOL--my pray is to receive a call from Dr. Deyoung, but as you've said, no use worrying right now, but it is SO hard, I just really loved Henderson, USN, the people, and the block system seems so up my alley--also do you know if my chances are improved if I don't get accepted to USN this year and apply next year (assuming I don't get accepted at the other school) Thanks again, everyone has been so nice. Keep your fingers crossed by me. :):):)
Oh BTW if i'm not accepted to either school :( I'm going to take A&P II this summer anyway, and probably biochem in the fall, and physics too, just to keep all the doors open.

Since it's just 2 classes I suggest you just register for the summer at your local community college to save money. Plus I'm assuming that if things don't pan out this year that you'll reapply next year right? Just take those 2 classes this summer and get them out of the way. Most other pharmacy schools require English composition too so it'll just widen your pool next year (let's hope it doesn't come to that!!)

I agree to that. At the community college in san diego, they had speech as a really short session, maybe 4 weeks, and English comp a little bit longer(8 weeks?).
If you can I suggest doing both classes at the same time because a class like speech, I don't think you should be spending a lot of time for it.
If you start both classes on the same day, then half way thru, you'll have time to go to the beach.:p

:)I will attend USN Henderson campus this August as a P1 student. Can someone please tell me where I can find a nicely quiet place which is closed to school to rent? Anybody needs a roomate as well? I am a nice, friendly, responsible early 30ish guy who studies hard and also enjoys his life...Let me know....:)

I moved to an apartment called Palm Villas. I like it here. It is on Whitney Ranch Dr. and Sunset. It's not even 5 mins. away from USN. I'm not in USN yet, but I moved because I was really determined to get in.
The apartment has 2 pools, a gym, tennis court and is gated. Best of all, you get a garage with each apartment.
If its a 1 or 2 bdrm, you get a 1 car garage or 1 spot in a 2-car garage (I share with the guy that lives next to me.) or with a 3 bdrm you get 2 spaces.
It might be slightly more expensive than what other apartments are asking, but I really like it here.
One plus, I have a puppy and he barks whenever I leave. I apologized to my neighbors for the noise....they didn't even know I had a puppy.

Their website is http://www.gscapartments.com/site/properties/lasvegas/palmvillas

Lemme know what you think

Since it's just 2 classes I suggest you just register for the summer at your local community college to save money. Plus I'm assuming that if things don't pan out this year that you'll reapply next year right? Just take those 2 classes this summer and get them out of the way. Most other pharmacy schools require English composition too so it'll just widen your pool next year (let's hope it doesn't come to that!!)

u r right but i m quiet confused coz i am abt to finish my masters in p'cology and toxicology in coming may so dont know i shd apply next year if i dont get admitted...but thax for this useful info..

I agree to that. At the community college in san diego, they had speech as a really short session, maybe 4 weeks, and English comp a little bit longer(8 weeks?).
If you can I suggest doing both classes at the same time because a class like speech, I don't think you should be spending a lot of time for it.
If you start both classes on the same day, then half way thru, you'll have time to go to the beach.:p
hey that is really nice information u have given.....can u tell me which community coll in san diego has this short session???coz i can do both of this courses at the same time...

My application was also completed in late January, I haven't received a call yet for an interview. Do you have Pharmacy experience. I have the same GPA range like you, but no pharmacy experience, Got the BS also.

I have some pharmacy experience at an inpatient pharmacy. BS degree. A lot of volunteering experiences in the medical field and some extra-curricular activities like tutoring, organization, leadership, etc...

I do know that they took everything into consideration but your essays is also an important factor in your application other than your GPA so, that might be a factor that they consider for an interview as well.

if i get admitted in the late may then will i be able to get over by fall 2008 coz still i havent heard anything from usn ...it could be late decision as well...or can i able to finish it in any cheap community colleges??

I am pretty sure that you can complete those classes at a community college because money is an important issue. It cost so much to take a class at a university vs. at a Junior college. Also, the professor might not be as good as those at a community colleges. I don't see a problem in that, as long as you completed the course before entering, it should not be a problem.

This is my #1 choice right now. I really want to go here. Does anyone know how the area is, like crime wise?

hey that is really nice information u have given.....can u tell me which community coll in san diego has this short session???coz i can do both of this courses at the same time...


I am actually from San Diego and there are several community colleges located there. You can go to sdccd.edu to check the classes out when the schedule is out for the summer. It might be open in a month or so. Or there's Grossmont college. San Diego Mesa College offers the most classes but there's City and Miramar college as well. Just take a look at those!

Good Luck!

if you are admitted you need to finish those pre-req by the time of enrollment (4th week of August). it says on the school website.

you should be able to finish it up in summer..because most schools have 2 summer sessions and the second one ends around 3rd week of august..it depends on yours school..





hey myslef have same problem ....i have completed my b.pharmd from india so have to do only 2 pre req which are english composition and speech and i havent completed yet...if i get admitted tehn have to complete before sep 2008 or before orientation ...i dont know what to do? may i know how much time it takes to complete those 2 subjects?can anybody suggest me..!!!!

i dont know much about vegas..but crime stats are lower in henderson than us average..its peaceful there..


This is my #1 choice right now. I really want to go here. Does anyone know how the area is, like crime wise?

thanks...:thumbup:

No essays. Just a 30 min interview with the 3 interviewers panel.

One of the concern I have is the tuition (P1=$37,200)... The financial aid section on the website is not very helpful.. there is not enough info on it...
Anyone knows about the scholarship they are offering? What are the chances/ how do they select students? Can we do anything to increase our chances of getting the scholarship? How many students get it? When will we find out if you are one of the recipient? Any other scholarships other then what Dr. DeYoung talked about at the interview?

Thanks

Fall 2008 tuition is $36,200. Top 25% interviewees get a $1000 scholarship. Not many other scholarships mentioned.

Did anyone receive that email from Dr. DeYoung today? It sounds to me as if we're all on the waitlist if we didn't get a call yet. No decisions will be made until all interviews are over (mid April). That's so sad. I was trying to stay so positive.:(

Fall 2008 tuition is $36,200. Top 25% interviewees get a $1000 scholarship. Not many other scholarships mentioned.

Did anyone receive that email from Dr. DeYoung today? It sounds to me as if we're all on the waitlist if we didn't get a call yet. No decisions will be made until all interviews are over (mid April). That's so sad. I was trying to stay so positive.:(


What do you guys think? I just received an email from Dr. DeYoung too, but he didnt mention anything about the waitlists. Bobasita, what made you think that we are on waitlist if we havent received any called? Do we receive the same email? omg, i am worried too. :(:(

Blue: I just PMed you. Let me know what you think.

hey did you brought any papers with you during interview...like resume,certificates,etc.

I interviewed on Jan. 26th in Henderson and received an acceptance call on Feb. 18th at 9:30 PM (Utah time). I chose South Jordan because its closer and newer.

I have some pharmacy experience at an inpatient pharmacy. BS degree. A lot of volunteering experiences in the medical field and some extra-curricular activities like tutoring, organization, leadership, etc...

I do know that they took everything into consideration but your essays is also an important factor in your application other than your GPA so, that might be a factor that they consider for an interview as well.

do you mean essay from PCAT or personal statement essay as part of application ?

I am actually from San Diego and there are several community colleges located there. You can go to sdccd.edu to check the classes out when the schedule is out for the summer. It might be open in a month or so. Or there's Grossmont college. San Diego Mesa College offers the most classes but there's City and Miramar college as well. Just take a look at those!

Good Luck!

thank you so much ...that is really gonna help me if get admitted...thanx..i waiting for call from dr young...lets see...hey those who got e mail from young ..can u tell me what was in the mail???did he tell anything abt waiting list?did he mention that howmany seats are filled up or left???

hey did you brought any papers with you during interview...like resume,certificates,etc.
no u dont need to carry anyhting with u...coz they wont ask anyhting but u can bring some imp certificates and docs if u want....there is no harm in it right?

USN does not require the PCAT, no personal statement but on the application there are 5 short answer questions (6 if you're reapplying). Why usn? why pharmacy? type of questions.

thank you so much ...that is really gonna help me if get admitted...thanx..i waiting for call from dr young...lets see...hey those who got e mail from young ..can u tell me what was in the mail???did he tell anything abt waiting list?did he mention that howmany seats are filled up or left???

The email stated that the faculty will meet in mid April after all interviews are over to review our admission status. No updates will be given at this time but they'll contact us if they need any additional information or if anything changes.