Reapplying to pharmacy schools

[tylerpage]

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Greetings;

I am a reapplicant this year, I did not pass the interview last year, I was wondering if anyone had tips for me on what to do differently. Does anyone know of a source, book or website that addresses reapplicants?

Thanks,

Any help will be appreciated

 

[Pojman]

Did you clip your fingernails before you went in for your interview? Also, a fresh haircut is recommended. Before I go into any sort of important meeting, interview, or otherwise face-to-face interaction I always make sure to clip my fingernails.

No seriously... This is important..

Otherwise, I think the best thing that you can do is do some research into common interview questions that will arise during a Pharmacy School interview. It might also help to do some research into common questions that arise during a job interview. Come up with thoughtful answers to these questions and role play the interview several times with another person.

Role play is also very important.

So - Clip your fingernails, get a haircut, and role play... Good luck!

 

[PharmtoCS]

Definitely practice at your interviews. Apply early, as that may make a huge impact on when you get another interview, if you do. Try to emphasize your improvements from the previous year in your personal statements and interview(s).

 

[beargirl200308]

Did you clip your fingernails before you went in for your interview? Also, a fresh haircut is recommended. Before I go into any sort of important meeting, interview, or otherwise face-to-face interaction I always make sure to clip my fingernails.

No seriously... This is important..

Otherwise, I think the best thing that you can do is do some research into common interview questions that will arise during a Pharmacy School interview. It might also help to do some research into common questions that arise during a job interview. Come up with thoughtful answers to these questions and role play the interview several times with another person.

Role play is also very important.

So - Clip your fingernails, get a haircut, and role play... Good luck!

Did you ask the schools that you got rejected from what they liked/didn't like about your application? that's a good place to start. no worries your not the only one reapplying

 

[tylerpage]

Did you ask the schools that you got rejected from what they liked/didn't like about your application? that's a good place to start. no worries your not the only one reapplying

Thank you guys for the pointers. I was well-groomed, nails were clipped, hair was recently cut, attire was professional. I asked the school how I could improve for next time and they never got back to me, I asked a second time and still no response. I know where I went wrong though, I had a very bad interview. I could not calm my nerves, I was very nervous, I threw up before and after the interview and my hands were shaking during the interview. I just didn't make a good impression. Thanks again everyone. best of luck beargirl.

 

[30Percent]

I'd get in some practice if you're having such bad anxiety.

 

[beargirl200308]

I would call the school & ask to speak to an advisor or someone who could help u. some ppl are bad about responding to emails. Just mention that u have email someone twice about it & they never got back to u. That might get the ball rolling. As far as the anxiety goes have u spoken to someone about that? I mean I'm really not one to talk about that b/c I have had some bad test anxiety but dang! Hang in there dude think happy thoughts 🙂

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[tylerpage]

I would call the school & ask to speak to an advisor or someone who could help u. some ppl are bad about responding to emails. Just mention that u have email someone twice about it & they never got back to u. That might get the ball rolling. As far as the anxiety goes have u spoken to someone about that? I mean I'm really not one to talk about that b/c I have had some bad test anxiety but dang! Hang in there dude think happy thoughts 🙂

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Thanks Beargirl, I should contact an advisor, show her/him my application from last year and ask how it could be improved. And no, I haven't talked to anyone about my anxiety but I will. I plan on talking to my primary physican and see if he will prescribe a couple doses of Valium. I work at a pharmacy and I see Valium prescriptions for patients stressed about flights, MRIs and other similar activites that bring on anxiety. Beargirl, you are a reapplicant.......if I may ask, how did you or plan to improve your application for this year?

 

[30Percent]

The meds will help, but you should still practice. If you don't want to practice with friends/family just do it in front of a mirror.