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jerbearox said:
how long did it take for mcphs to cash your deposit? i got an email saying they received it on the 19th but they still haven't cashed it.
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I got a letter about a week after I sent it in (which was on November 12th) - i paid by credit card and it was congratulating me on my decision to attend and confirming acceptance of deposit.
 
Pharmacopeia516 said:
I got a letter about a week after I sent it in (which was on November 12th) - i paid by credit card and it was congratulating me on my decision to attend and confirming acceptance of deposit.
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Have they charged it yet? I paid by debit card October 10th and they still haven't taken anything out of my account. I also received a letter congratulating me on deciding to attend and confirming my deposit!!
 
PharmMD1213 said:
Have they charged it yet? I paid by debit card October 10th and they still haven't taken anything out of my account. I also received a letter congratulating me on deciding to attend and confirming my deposit!!
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i paid debit 11/19 and nothing so far. not even a congrats letter in the mail.
 
I sent out my acceptance to MCPHS on the 11th of october and they didn't charge my card until the 24th or the 25th of october, that's what it said on my bank statement.
 
Hi everyone here,
I would like to ask you guys how long does it take for you guys to get an interview invite after you submitted your primary and supp app?
I submitted my primary and supp app last week, and I still haven't heard anything. They said they will send the invite in mail instead of email. I'm so scared 😡
Thank you 🙂
 
pharmgril001 said:
Hi everyone here,
I would like to ask you guys how long does it take for you guys to get an interview invite after you submitted your primary and supp app?
I submitted my primary and supp app last week, and I still haven't heard anything. They said they will send the invite in mail instead of email. I'm so scared 😡
Thank you 🙂
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about a week or two
 
Primary as in pharmcas? If so, your pharmcas will still need to be verified and that will take more than a week.
 
Elizabey said:
Primary as in pharmcas? If so, your pharmcas will still need to be verified and that will take more than a week.
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my pharmcas already verified and sent it to school. Plus I already submited my supp. I think I have to wait a little bit longer then. I'm very scared that I am not gonna get an interview. I love attending accelerated program. This is actually my 1st choice.
 
I'm scared of the horror stories :-(

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88888888 said:
I'm scared of the horror stories :-(

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I definitely understand the sentiment...but everyone's got an opinion, good or bad. It is not going to be easy, but I think that what you put in, you get out. At least that's what I'd like to think. I've also read some very encouraging opinions on this site and on some others, so I thought I'd find out for myself. Best of luck....
 
88888888 said:
I'm scared of the horror stories :-(

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This is a graduate level program, people do it while dealing with full time jobs, families, and children. Don't worry, you'll be fine, just learn to focus.
 
Got the package today. I'm accepted!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
 
Finally got my acceptance package a month after my interview even though I was accepted a few days afterwards!!! Mail delays are frustrating 🙁
 
Hey everyone.

I just got an interview at MCPHS.

I am really scared about the interview. can anyone share the experience in tems of the questions they asked, and how did the sample essay went?

also dress code and everything.

please and thank you
 
waterlily91 said:
Hey everyone.

I just got an interview at MCPHS.

I am really scared about the interview. can anyone share the experience in tems of the questions they asked, and how did the sample essay went?

also dress code and everything.

please and thank you
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Sure! I'll pm you a bit later today if that's ok.?
 
waterlily91 said:
Hey everyone.

I just got an interview at MCPHS.

I am really scared about the interview. can anyone share the experience in tems of the questions they asked, and how did the sample essay went?

also dress code and everything.

please and thank you
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congrats, don't be scared. the interview feedback question has every question you may possibly need. Essay was easy, they are just seeing your writing skills. you have 30 minutes. Dress professional. good luck
 
waterlily91 said:
Hey everyone.

I just got an interview at MCPHS.

I am really scared about the interview. can anyone share the experience in tems of the questions they asked, and how did the sample essay went?

also dress code and everything.

please and thank you
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Just pm'd you. Hope it helps! 🙂
 
Hello! I love this forum! I finally got the interview invite and I am scheduled next week! So nervous but SUPERRRR EXCITED!! I cannot wait!

I just wanted some insight into the whole interview process! The essay is the worst part I think for me! What kind of questions were asked for the interview as well? Also, did anyone drive there? How is parking? I am flying in from Cali! Thank you again in advance! I appreciate the help!

😛
 
purpleheartss said:
Hello! I love this forum! I finally got the interview invite and I am scheduled next week! So nervous but SUPERRRR EXCITED!! I cannot wait!

I just wanted some insight into the whole interview process! The essay is the worst part I think for me! What kind of questions were asked for the interview as well? Also, did anyone drive there? How is parking? I am flying in from Cali! Thank you again in advance! I appreciate the help!

😛
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I'll send you a pm with the info I just sent to Waterlily91.

Best of luck!
 
Hello,

I have one more question, Since i booked my interview date on the 19th of Jan due to holidays and end of semester exams, Is that too late?

does that also mean, if they find 250 candidates before me, the chances of me getting in are slim?

super worried mode again !

thank you guys.. you guys are really helpful
 
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purpleheartss said:
Hello! I love this forum! I finally got the interview invite and I am scheduled next week! So nervous but SUPERRRR EXCITED!! I cannot wait!

I just wanted some insight into the whole interview process! The essay is the worst part I think for me! What kind of questions were asked for the interview as well? Also, did anyone drive there? How is parking? I am flying in from Cali! Thank you again in advance! I appreciate the help!

😛
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Hey guys,
Don't worry!!! You got past the hurdle which is getting an interview invite. The way I see it, at this point, they already like what you put on paper and you are qualified, so that means there's only one thing left: they need to make sure that you actually are a real person and have the personality and drive needed to be a pharmacist. So, this interview is open file which means they have already read your personal statement and know about what you sent them. They will ask you very generic questions like why pharmacy, etc. To prepare for this interview, I just looked over my personal statement again and my MCPHS supplemental essays, then I checked out the interview feedback section on here and looked over some of the questions that people posted on there. That was literally all I needed to succeed in my interview. As for the writing part, it's very easy; they are just trying to see if you can write, spell, and use grammar correctly. They give you 30 min to write about a page or so. Please dress professionally. That means no cleavage, no short skirts, no shorts, no sandals, no too much makeup or jewelry, no jeans, no tshirts, etc. If you have specific questions about that, just pm me. The whole thing takes about 3 hours or so. You're not with a group. Typically, you'll write your essay, then you do your interview, then you get a tour of the school, then you speak to an admissions counselor. Have some questions prepared about the program that are not easily answerable on their website. Look up some stuff too about them that you like so that you can tell them why you want to go to MCPHS.

I also flew in from Cali, but stayed in Boston with some friends and drove to Worcester (about an hr drive). If you're doing that too, give yourself plenty of time, because driving in Mass is very confusing and unclear when compared to Cali. There are a lot of one-way roads, and you have to pay toll fees for almost every highway, so have plenty of dollar bills and change with you. Also, if you're driving, getting a GPS will come in very handy.

Again, don't worry about the other applicants. They already like you, which is why you were invited to the interview. So, all you have to do now is show them how great you are in person! Just be yourself 🙂

If you guys have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Good luck!
 
chasingpharmd said:
Hey guys,
Don't worry!!! You got past the hurdle which is getting an interview invite. The way I see it, at this point, they already like what you put on paper and you are qualified, so that means there's only one thing left: they need to make sure that you actually are a real person and have the personality and drive needed to be a pharmacist. So, this interview is open file which means they have already read your personal statement and know about what you sent them. They will ask you very generic questions like why pharmacy, etc. To prepare for this interview, I just looked over my personal statement again and my MCPHS supplemental essays, then I checked out the interview feedback section on here and looked over some of the questions that people posted on there. That was literally all I needed to succeed in my interview. As for the writing part, it's very easy; they are just trying to see if you can write, spell, and use grammar correctly. They give you 30 min to write about a page or so. Please dress professionally. That means no cleavage, no short skirts, no shorts, no sandals, no too much makeup or jewelry, no jeans, no tshirts, etc. If you have specific questions about that, just pm me. The whole thing takes about 3 hours or so. You're not with a group. Typically, you'll write your essay, then you do your interview, then you get a tour of the school, then you speak to an admissions counselor. Have some questions prepared about the program that are not easily answerable on their website. Look up some stuff too about them that you like so that you can tell them why you want to go to MCPHS.

I also flew in from Cali, but stayed in Boston with some friends and drove to Worcester (about an hr drive). If you're doing that too, give yourself plenty of time, because driving in Mass is very confusing and unclear when compared to Cali. There are a lot of one-way roads, and you have to pay toll fees for almost every highway, so have plenty of dollar bills and change with you. Also, if you're driving, getting a GPS will come in very handy.

Again, don't worry about the other applicants. They already like you, which is why you were invited to the interview. So, all you have to do now is show them how great you are in person! Just be yourself 🙂

If you guys have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Good luck!
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Thank you so much! One more question, were you able to find parking easily? and Congrats on UOP! I applied there too! I hope I get an interview soon! I don't know which one ill choose if it comes down to that!

😛
 
Hey guys! I also have an interview coming up at the Manchester campus and I am curious about what questions they ask during the interview, how long the interview is, and what the essay questions are like/some examples. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!
 
pharm923 said:
Hey guys! I also have an interview coming up at the Manchester campus and I am curious about what questions they ask during the interview, how long the interview is, and what the essay questions are like/some examples. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Sent you a pm.
 
purpleheartss said:
Thank you so much! One more question, were you able to find parking easily? and Congrats on UOP! I applied there too! I hope I get an interview soon! I don't know which one ill choose if it comes down to that!

😛
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Thanks! UOP is a great school; it's very hard to choose between schools that already made a good impression! As for parking, there's a parking garage right next to MCPHS, on the corner of Commercial and Foster. I think I paid about $8 for the 4 hours I was there. Just carry enough cash with you in case it is more. The garage was pretty empty when I was there; then again I was there on a Friday.
 
For accepted students:

Were we supposed to have completed a back ground check with Certiphi or anything? There was such a big deal made out of these checks on PharmCas I assumed we'd have to do one at some point.

Any insight?
 
Pharmacopeia516 said:
For accepted students:

Were we supposed to have completed a back ground check with Certiphi or anything? There was such a big deal made out of these checks on PharmCas I assumed we'd have to do one at some point.

Any insight?
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I didn't. Not going to until I get an email that I need to.
 
jerbearox said:
I didn't. Not going to until I get an email that I need to.
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You will receive an email from certifi when the school is ready. Also, if you have more than one school that requires the background check, you only need to do it once.
 
Hey Guys,

Just wondering how long did it take after submitting the supplemental application did you hear from MCPHS Worcester?
 
Opps sorry nevermind i called them up and I got an interview! Any feedback on the interview?
 
Is anybody else in the same boat as I am? I listed MCPHS in Pharmcas but I actually haven't started the supplemental application yet. Just got a letter today informing me that I was put in the waitlist. Any thoughts?
 
photografreak said:
Is anybody else in the same boat as I am? I listed MCPHS in Pharmcas but I actually haven't started the supplemental application yet. Just got a letter today informing me that I was put in the waitlist. Any thoughts?
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there was another person in this thread a few months ago that was in the same situation.
 
photografreak said:
Is anybody else in the same boat as I am? I listed MCPHS in Pharmcas but I actually haven't started the supplemental application yet. Just got a letter today informing me that I was put in the waitlist. Any thoughts?
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I don't know if this has anything to do with it but I called the office recently to ask a question about my deposit and they said that the class is actually full as of right now...more spots are bound to open up as people decline acceptances, etc., but until then I would think they would have to put most applicants on the wait list
 
saaarah said:
I don't know if this has anything to do with it but I called the office recently to ask a question about my deposit and they said that the class is actually full as of right now...more spots are bound to open up as people decline acceptances, etc., but until then I would think they would have to put most applicants on the wait list
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they have a full class of 250 already?!?! uh oh..
 
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full already!! i have an interview there the 2nd week of january haha. I got the interview invite a week ago. So what are they going to interview me and then if i get accepted they're going to waitlist me?
 
photografreak said:
Is anybody else in the same boat as I am? I listed MCPHS in Pharmcas but I actually haven't started the supplemental application yet. Just got a letter today informing me that I was put in the waitlist. Any thoughts?
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I think they might of waitlisted you because you didn't complete your supp app if im understanding you correctly. Thats odd that they would do that before you even submitted that. They didnt reply to me until i did. This is just a guess dont take my word for it and just call them they are actually very friendly.
 
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SamKPharma said:
I think they might of waitlisted you because you didn't complete your supp app if im understanding you correctly. Thats odd that they would do that before you even submitted that. They didnt reply to me until i did. This is just a guess dont take my word for it and just call them they are actually very friendly.
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Did they tell you are invited for the interview on the phone? Since they cant tell me on the phone, mabe my rejection letter is on the way🙁((((((
 
ham123 said:
Did they tell you are invited for the interview on the phone? Since they cant tell me on the phone, mabe my rejection letter is on the way🙁((((((
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They only correspond by mail, so that's why they won't answer over the phone....

Good luck!
 
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