Albany, NY
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.3
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 99 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (100%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (11%)
Good (50%)
Average (39%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned feeling challenged to fully assess the school virtually and noted the similarity of program outcomes presented post-interview. However, they appreciated the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, the enthusiasm of the faculty, and the campus atmosphere.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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It was hard to get a good feel of the school without physically being there. Many programs have similar outcomes, success rates, etc and so presenting them after the virtual interview did not really help me figure out if this school is the best option for me
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Don't be nervous, just prepare and you will do fine.
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Don't be nervous for the interview, it is basically like having a conversation. They are really relaxed and polite.
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Everything seemed positive.
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There is one interview with 2 faculty at the same time.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
29 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.1 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
94% One-on-One
6% Group Interview
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File Type:
71% Open-File
29% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
ACPHS-COMP interviews are an average of 29 minutes, with an average of 2.1 interviews. 94% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 29% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about extracurricular activities, reasons for choosing a specific school or program, personal motivations for pursuing a career in pharmacy, examples of leadership skills in team settings, and experiences with conflict resolution. While some responses referenced the MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, the focus was primarily on assessing candidates' backgrounds, qualities, and suitability for the medical profession.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Extracurricular activities
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Give us an example of a time you had conflict within a team
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Why pharmacy?
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Why ACPHS?
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Please introduce yourself and why pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed a variety of topics including stress management, medication errors, leadership experiences, academic preparedness, integrity in academic settings, and personal values. These questions indicate a focus on assessing interpersonal skills, ethical decision-making, and self-awareness during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What do you do to relieve stress? I
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What would you do if you gave someone a different medication that was in the same class?
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Tell us about yourself.
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Tell us a time when you helped manage a group?
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How well do you think you know the curriculum of pharmacy school?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing with mock interviews, utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview feedback, and researching the school or program extensively. Suggestions included practicing common interview questions, reviewing personal application materials, and engaging in mock interviews with friends or colleagues to improve readiness.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Practiced
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Previous interviews, SDN, Friends who currently attending graduate school there
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SDN, practice question online
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SDN interview feedback, mock interviews. This was my first interview and i prepared hard for it, i printed out my questions and answers and read it over and over. I did alot of research on the school's website and became more conversant with the pharmacy program.
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SND and practicing a lot
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed a range of topics from integrity and ethical decision-making scenarios to career aspirations and conflict resolution strategies. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses mentioning nondisclosure agreements, otherwise, the questions were described as fairly basic and focused on getting to know the candidates.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What does integrity mean to you. Knowing not only the definition of the word but also how I personally define it was hard to do on the spot. I knew that they were asking about how I deal with my own decision making abilities and self accountability, but I had to take a minute to internalize before answering
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What would you do if you gave someone a different medication that was in the same class?
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The questions are pretty straightforward. I wasn't asked any questions out of the blues, but was asked an ethical question on how to deal with a pharmacist who came in drunk.
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In what field of pharmacy would you like to work in?
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They weren't any hard questions. If you practice you'll be just fine.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the school, including the enthusiastic faculty, helpful staff, and close-knit student community. They also appreciated the modern facilities, resources for information, and opportunities to interact with current students and faculty.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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They provided many resources to get more information and ask additional questions. They provided contacts for current students, the presenter (works within the college application and admission process) and faculty
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Technology of the school
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The dean was really nice and had a great personality. The faculty members were professional and nice.
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Very very impressed with the labs and overall school
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Everyone was really nice and open. The dean of the school met with us, and gave a 45 minute presentation on the school, and took questions afterwards. It looked like everyone (teachers, students, etc) knew each other's names.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the remote location of the school, the lack of easy transportation options, and the high tuition costs. Suggestions included improving organization for interviews and considering offering more convenient transportation options for students.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Online interview. My friend got an interview for their dental school last month and it was in person
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Long interview day - with tours & presentations
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Nothing. It was an averal positive experience.
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The area around the school
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Nothing really, it was a very fun and relaxed experience (considering it was my first interview).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the interview process, the campus facilities, the faculty, the level of stress, and the importance of being prepared. Many also recommended bringing appropriate clothing for the weather during campus tours.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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To be stress free, they are kind.
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That I would have to wait my turn to be interview, like I said before this was my first interview and I was pretty nervous.
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I wish I can see what the dorms looked like
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That it was going to be as chill as it was.
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That the faculty were as great as they turned out to be.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should provide consistency in interview formats, either in-person or virtual, to avoid confusion and frustration. Another common suggestion was to offer snacks during the admissions process for added convenience and comfort.
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I know we are transitioning from pandemic times, but some programs offering in person interviews and others virtual is confusing and frustrating as I wished I had the opportunity for a traditional interview process
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Maybe provide snacks
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Nothing much, they were really nice, helpful, and open!
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Nothing, they were very polite and did an amazing job.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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ALB
17% interviewees used ALB (ALB), with 17% using Sacramento (Sacramento) and 17% using na (na) and 17% using Burlington International Airport (Burlington International Airport) and 17% using Albany Airport (Albany Airport) and 17% using Burlington Airport (Burlington Airport).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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33% Airplane
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60% Automobile
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7% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Baymont Inn (average ranking 8/10), with some staying at Extended Stay America (average rating 8/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Baymont Inn
8/10
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Extended Stay America
8/10
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Hampton Inn
8/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (40%)
Faculty member (13%)
Student (47%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (80%)
Neutral (20%)
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