When to interview for lower-tier schools?

[babybull]

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So I'm thinking: provided that I get interviews at Touro and CA Northstate, should I choose interview dates that are later than the ones for top CA schools, UCSF and UCSD? Even though Touro and CA Northstate are not "rolling", does anyone know how much more advantageous it is to interview early for those schools?

 

[chemguy79]

So I'm thinking: provided that I get interviews at Touro and CA Northstate, should I choose interview dates that are later than the ones for top CA schools, UCSF and UCSD? Even though Touro and CA Northstate are not "rolling", does anyone know how much more advantageous it is to interview early for those schools?

I don't know if you get to choose your interview dates.

 

[Pharmasaurus88]

There would be more seats open if you interview at an earlier date and so it might be easier to get in then. Also, there will be less seats available at later interview dates and so schools will be more scrutinizing.

I would interview at one or two schools that are lower on your preference list first so you can get some practice and be more comfortable for interviews at schools you really want to get into. I did pretty bad at my first interview IMO, but it let me settle my nerves and helped me ace my later interviews.

Good luck to ya

 

[Pharmasaurus88]

I don't know if you get to choose your interview dates.

Oh yeah.

They will assign you an interview date. I think a couple of schools might let you reschedule if it doesn't work for you.
-I know Touro will let you schedule anytime during their cycle.
-I think UCSD only has a couple of dates that are close together so rescheduling might not do much.

 

[delano2000]

FYI, there are no tiers in pharmacy.👍

 

[babybull]

FYI, there are no tiers in pharmacy.👍

USNEWS says there are. I don't go by it, but others do!

 

[deleted289008]

So I'm thinking: provided that I get interviews at Touro and CA Northstate, should I choose interview dates that are later than the ones for top CA schools, UCSF and UCSD? Even though Touro and CA Northstate are not "rolling", does anyone know how much more advantageous it is to interview early for those schools?

In this case, you should also think about how much the deposits are if you were to get into the schools. I know Touro is a hefty $2k x.x;;

 

[Falokis]

FYI, there are no tiers in pharmacy.👍

This. No one cares where you went to school as long as you have the pharmD behind your name.

 

[delano2000]

USNEWS says there are. I don't go by it, but others do!

I doubt any employer would really care if you went to a top rated school by USNEWS standards. Tiers hold no real weight in the pharmacy profession. Law would be a different story though.

 

[Ayuka001]

Are you sure they're not rolling? I swear I remember someone told me they were lol

 

[babybull]

This. No one cares where you went to school as long as you have the pharmD behind your name.

^This.

 

[babybull]

I doubt any employer would really care if you went to a top rated school by USNEWS standards. Tiers hold no real weight in the pharmacy profession. Law would be a different story though.

I used the word tiers in the sense that certain schools are generally tougher to get accepted to, since my question is based on my chances of getting admitted to the schools I mentioned rather than on which might benefit me with better job prospects later in life.

 

[babybull]

In this case, you should also think about how much the deposits are if you were to get into the schools. I know Touro is a hefty $2k x.x;;

That reminds me -- deposits! I think I know what decision I would make now...thanks!

Sheesh. Next time, people, help me to figure out what I need to know rather than playing with the words I use!

 

[chemguy79]

That reminds me -- deposits! I think I know what decision I would make now...thanks!

Sheesh. Next time, people, help me to figure out what I need to know rather than playing with the words I use!

I have an idea.

How about you use "better words", i.e., Be clearer with your questions so they can be answered in an expeditious manner.

 

[babybull]

I have an idea.

How about you use "better words", i.e., Be clearer with your questions so they can be answered in an expeditious manner.

When to interview for lower-tier schools?

Was the way that was worded really tough to comprehend? Be honest.

Hopefully that was worded clearly enough for you to answer expeditiously. If it wasn't, there is no drug that could cure your disease/condition.

Also, don't piss on my back and tell me it's raining. <-- From a quote I read from somewhere.

 

[MBkidd]

When to interview for lower-tier schools?

Was the way that was worded really tough to comprehend? Be honest.

My initial impression was that pharm schools are now divided into tiers like law.

Hopefully that was worded clearly enough for you to answer expeditiously. If it wasn't, there is no drug that could cure your disease/condition.

Something must be in the water cause I'm sure everyone who read the title has the same idea.

Also, don't piss on my back and tell me it's raining. <-- From a quote I read from somewhere.

What???

 

[babybull]

When to interview for lower-tier schools?

Was the way that was worded really tough to comprehend? Be honest.

My initial impression was that pharm schools are now divided into tiers like law.

Hopefully that was worded clearly enough for you to answer expeditiously. If it wasn't, there is no drug that could cure your disease/condition.

Something must be in the water cause I'm sure everyone who read the title has the same idea.

Also, don't piss on my back and tell me it's raining. <-- From a quote I read from somewhere.

What???

I can think of so many ways to come back at you here that would make what I type sound funny. I won't because the mods are watching me. This convo ends here! See you at CVS in five years.

 

[Manayy]

"Also, don't piss on my back and tell me it's raining"

LMAOOO WHAT IN THE HELLL??

 

[rxlea]

Let's be civil and stick to the topic at hand. Tiers or not, I would interview at the schools that are lower on your preference list so that you can get some practice. This will help you know what to expect when you interview for your top choice schools and you will be more comfortable...

 

[deleted289008]

This. No one cares where you went to school as long as you have the pharmD behind your name.

I'd have to disagree with this. The education you receive from a well known school is vastly different than say a school that only has 2-3 years behind their back. Many "better" schools are called that because they continually critique and restructure their program to fit the needs of the students and communities that they're aiming to serve.

Also, the faculty that teaches at a well known institution is also very different and generally better because they generally have more money to pay for better faculties (I said generally).

Lastly, it's all about networking. Some schools have more networking than others.

 

[chemguy79]

The problem with applying to "lower tiered" schools is the fact that, if you get accepted, you'll (typically) have to pay a deposit within 2 weeks of admission. Furthermore, those "lower tiered" schools have much larger deposits. Therefore, if you have thousands of dollars to blow on deposits that you have no intention of keeping if you get accepted to a "higher tiered" school, then go for it. 😱

Couple that fact with the common knowledge that you can't schedule your interview date unless you have extenuating circumstances ... you're a bit of a fool to apply to schools that you don't wish to attend because you'll be wasting thousands of dollars. If your parents are paying for your expedition, it's one thing. However, if you are paying for it yourself, you will be less apt to blow money on schools.

I'm all for pursuing mock interviews, however, it's an expensive road to hoe financially, especially if you don't want to attend the school or if it is a last resort option. The fact of paying deposits and being financially self-reliant has played a large role with my application process.

 

[deleted289008]

The problem with applying to "lower tiered" schools is the fact that, if you get accepted, you'll (typically) have to pay a deposit within 2 weeks of admission. Furthermore, those "lower tiered" schools have much larger deposits. Therefore, if you have thousands of dollars to blow on deposits that you have no intention of keeping if you get accepted to a "higher tiered" school, then go for it. 😱

Couple that fact with the common knowledge that you can't schedule your interview date unless you have extenuating circumstances ... you're a bit of a fool to apply to schools that you don't wish to attend because you'll be wasting thousands of dollars. If your parents are paying for your expedition, it's one thing. However, if you are paying for it yourself, you will be less apt to blow money on schools.

I'm all for pursuing mock interviews, however, it's an expensive road to hoe financially, especially if you don't want to attend the school or if it is a last resort option. The fact of paying deposits and being financially self-reliant has played a large role with my application process.

I definitely agree with this. I only applied to schools I'd actually attend.

Also for mock interviews, I just arranged groups of 2-3 people to do one with me. We did it for each person in the group and all came together to discuss what each person did phenomenally and needed improvement. I think I had about 5-6 mock interviews in total.