Interview

[Shimmery]

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Well, I received an interview from the University of Findlay...honestly, my dad just told me to look at the school and give it a shot. I had no intention in going there in the first place, nor was I interested, it just...happened, I don't know what I would expect from this particular university.

I am happy that I got one interview at least from my first time applying, but that's not my problem.

This is my first year applying in pharmacy school, and I just ended my third year in another university that I attend (no major, nothing, just racking up prequisites). I finished the majority of the prequisites asked by this university, however, they require more. I don't know how many more since I just sent them my final transcript, but I'll find out soon.

Their tuition is also very pricey (around 41k for one year), which is daunting least to say.

Here's my problem though....let's say I go to the interview and say that I occupy a seat in the pharmacy program, but I have to finish the rest of the courses at their school (hopefully I can finish them at my school since tuition is very cheap). They say that once you're done with the prequisites and that standards are maintained, you can enter the pharmacy program.

I know most people would say that they would take it and finish the rest of the prequisites, but I'm not sure, i'm ambivalent at the moment and just confusing for me since I don't know what to expect. It usually takes two years to finish prequisites, yet it is taking me four...or more...who knows...

If you were to occupy a seat, would you take up the offer in finishing the rest of their prequisites and then start the Pharm D program?

Thank you for the assistance.

This is also my first thread, so yes, I'm new.

 

[charfdorn]

Well, I received an interview from the University of Findlay...honestly, my dad just told me to look at the school and give it a shot. I had no intention in going there in the first place, nor was I interested, it just...happened, I don't know what I would expect from this particular university.

I am happy that I got one interview at least from my first time applying, but that's not my problem.

This is my first year applying in pharmacy school, and I just ended my third year in another university that I attend (no major, nothing, just racking up prequisites). I finished the majority of the prequisites asked by this university, however, they require more. I don't know how many more since I just sent them my final transcript, but I'll find out soon.

Their tuition is also very pricey (around 41k for one semester), which is daunting least to say.

Here's my problem though....let's say I go to the interview and say that I occupy a seat in the pharmacy program, but I have to finish the rest of the courses at their school (hopefully I can finish them at my school since tuition is very cheap). They say that once you're done with the prequisites and that standards are maintained, you can enter the pharmacy program.

I know most people would say that they would take it and finish the rest of the prequisites, but I'm not sure, i'm ambivalent at the moment and just confusing for me since I don't know what to expect. It usually takes two years to finish prequisites, yet it is taking me four...or more...who knows...

If you were to occupy a seat, would you take up the offer in finishing the rest of their prequisites and then start the Pharm D program?

Thank you for the assistance.

This is also my first thread, so yes, I'm new.

Go to the interview. Get a feel for what the school is, how you would like it, etc. If you interview there is no requirement to attend the school. If you don't like it, decline the offer and finish your degree, then apply to other schools next year. If you do like it, find out what they need, and if you can do it, do it. If they ask for too much, apply to the same school next year, or ask if you can defer for a year. You have a lot of options, but it'll be a great experience for you to go to the interview. It'll also give you good experience for next year's interviews.

 

[IrishHammer]

Go to the interview. Get a feel for what the school is, how you would like it, etc. If you interview there is no requirement to attend the school. If you don't like it, decline the offer and finish your degree, then apply to other schools next year. If you do like it, find out what they need, and if you can do it, do it. If they ask for too much, apply to the same school next year, or ask if you can defer for a year. You have a lot of options, but it'll be a great experience for you to go to the interview. It'll also give you good experience for next year's interviews.

I agree, it never hurts to give it a try. I applied to St. John Fisher on a sheer whim, and now, as it turns out, that's where I'm going, so I know where you're coming from, because I was there not that long ago. Just like in all facets of life, seizing every possible opportunity that comes your way will give you the best chance of getting what you're after. And being granted an interview is a big opportunity for a prospective pharmacy student.

You have nothing to lose by going, but if you get accepted, you stand to gain a whole lot. Best of luck, let us know how everything turns out.

 

[Shimmery]

Go to the interview. Get a feel for what the school is, how you would like it, etc. If you interview there is no requirement to attend the school. If you don't like it, decline the offer and finish your degree, then apply to other schools next year. If you do like it, find out what they need, and if you can do it, do it. If they ask for too much, apply to the same school next year, or ask if you can defer for a year. You have a lot of options, but it'll be a great experience for you to go to the interview. It'll also give you good experience for next year's interviews.

Problem is that I don't know what degree I would want to pursue since I just want to get in pharmacy school.

 

[charfdorn]

Problem is that I don't know what degree I would want to pursue since I just want to get in pharmacy school.

Then just pick something! It's a good fall back in case pharmacy school proves elusive in the long term. I don't know what your credits would be a good fit for, but the degree will help a lot in your app and in life in general. Or don't get one. Doesn't matter to my point, which was that you should go to the interview and that interviewing doesn't mean you have to go to that school.

 

[Shimmery]

Then just pick something! It's a good fall back in case pharmacy school proves elusive in the long term. I don't know what your credits would be a good fit for, but the degree will help a lot in your app and in life in general. Or don't get one. Doesn't matter to my point, which was that you should go to the interview and that interviewing doesn't mean you have to go to that school.

That's true, I'll go and take a shot at it, see how the interview goes.

 

[charfdorn]

That's true, I'll go and take a shot at it, see how the interview goes.

Remember that you interview not only to see if they want you, but also to see if you want to go there, too.

 

[Passion4Sci]

Remember that you interview not only to see if they want you, but also to see if you want to go there, too.

Right! So, if you enter the University of Findlay interview with an ambivalent "If it happens, it happens" attitude, the AdComs (Who are not unintelligent people) will pick up on right away.

And as such, I disagree with my fellow posters that are telling you to interview whether you want to go or not. In my opinion, if you take an interview there, you will only be wasting your time and resources (and theirs) if you don't want to go there.

Right now, why don't you stay in a holding pattern until you find out from them how much more they'll want in terms of pre-reqs from you, since that seems to really be holding you back. If you and they can work out an amicable agreement wherein you finish your pre-reqs and attend their CoP, what've you got to lose?

But if you find out the situation would not be ideal for you for whatever reason I believe it is incumbent upon you not to interview. I guess it's just my mindset, but I think going to 6 interviews and saying "School X is the school for me, hell yeah!" is just disingenuous.

 

[Shimmery]

Right! So, if you enter the University of Findlay interview with an ambivalent "If it happens, it happens" attitude, the AdComs (Who are not unintelligent people) will pick up on right away.

And as such, I disagree with my fellow posters that are telling you to interview whether you want to go or not. In my opinion, if you take an interview there, you will only be wasting your time and resources (and theirs) if you don't want to go there.

Right now, why don't you stay in a holding pattern until you find out from them how much more they'll want in terms of pre-reqs from you, since that seems to really be holding you back. If you and they can work out an amicable agreement wherein you finish your pre-reqs and attend their CoP, what've you got to lose?

But if you find out the situation would not be ideal for you for whatever reason I believe it is incumbent upon you not to interview. I guess it's just my mindset, but I think going to 6 interviews and saying "School X is the school for me, hell yeah!" is just disingenuous.

I guess where I am right now it's a "desperate" situation. The reason I feel like this in the first place is because I got rejected from three other schools, it feels that I won't get in at all if I don't take this interview and then progress from there.

However, I do need to be logical and think about this and not rush through things either, because I might make a costly mistake.

Prerequisites is another thing, but I just need to wait and find out how many more I need before I can make my decision.

Thanks for the advice though, it does help in these situations.

 

[charfdorn]

I guess where I am right now it's a "desperate" situation. The reason I feel like this in the first place is because I got rejected from three other schools, it feels that I won't get in at all if I don't take this interview and then progress from there.

However, I do need to be logical and think about this and not rush through things either, because I might make a costly mistake.

Prerequisites is another thing, but I just need to wait and find out how many more I need before I can make my decision.

Thanks for the advice though, it does help in these situations.

Don't panic! It just means you won't get in this year, not ever. You've already said you're short some prereq classes, so get those done and try again next year. And get pharmacy experience, too. And practice your interview skills. And and and...

 

[Shimmery]

Don't panic! It just means you won't get in this year, not ever. You've already said you're short some prereq classes, so get those done and try again next year. And get pharmacy experience, too. And practice your interview skills. And and and...

Pharmacy is very competitive, and it will continue to get harder, if I wait to finish the prerequisites and then try again, I might not make it.

Pharmacy practice wise, I've been a pharmacy technician for about a year now, I think that will suffice, and I don't plan to quit.

As for interview skills, I can practice on etiquette and so forth.

 

[charfdorn]

Pharmacy is very competitive, and it will continue to get harder, if I wait to finish the prerequisites and then try again, I might not make it.

Pharmacy practice wise, I've been a pharmacy technician for about a year now, I think that will suffice, and I don't plan to quit.

As for interview skills, I can practice on etiquette and so forth.

You're right - keep working where you work now and you'll be fine.

For interview skills, think of some questions they might ask you and practice answering them. You don't want to sound scripted, but you also don't want a blank stare when they say, "Why pharmacy?"

Pharmacy is competitive but I think enough schools are opening to compensate for that. I don't know that it's getting easier, but I don't think it's really getting harder, either.

Don't give up! Applying once and not getting in doesn't mean you have no chance. You can always interview better the next time - always. And if you got an interview invite this year, then at least one school thinks you're good enough to get in. Otherwise they would have said, "Thank you for applying and have a nice life."

 

[Shimmery]

You're right - keep working where you work now and you'll be fine.

For interview skills, think of some questions they might ask you and practice answering them. You don't want to sound scripted, but you also don't want a blank stare when they say, "Why pharmacy?"

Pharmacy is competitive but I think enough schools are opening to compensate for that. I don't know that it's getting easier, but I don't think it's really getting harder, either.

Don't give up! Applying once and not getting in doesn't mean you have no chance. You can always interview better the next time - always. And if you got an interview invite this year, then at least one school thinks you're good enough to get in. Otherwise they would have said, "Thank you for applying and have a nice life."

Sometimes I think it's just for the university to get the money and fail you somehow, but I'm probably over complicating things here, it's how I think, trying to find some flaw.

 

[Shimmery]

Well, I went to the interview, and they were all nice people.

I enjoyed it as well, new experience and so forth, every question they asked was to their satisfaction (I hope). In the end, If I were accepted in their program, I would have to take 27 prerequisites before I can enter.

However, adding on to that, they also mentioned that they rarely accept transfer students, and that they accept less of them year by year, which kinda got my hopes down by a lot.

Lastly, I don't know if I will get accepted to it or not, but I will see when the time comes.

Anyone else recommend anything that I should do?

Thanks.