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for those who got already got accepted.....have any of you recieved the admissions packet yet? I got the call a weeks ago.
Sure I can help.
I have been on several interviews prior to USN. I am waitlisted for several and still waiting to hear from several others concerning their final decisions.
I went to an interview in Jan 2007. There were several things that caught my eye that I had an issue. I'm very glad I came and saw the school for myself and I would like to share a few things that were troubling, other relevant info, and the whole experience was eye opening.
When students were waiting for their interviews, I was appalled when the older P3 male PharmD student was touching female candidates by giving back massages. He didn't offer it to all the girls but he purposely picked out the more attractive ones. I felt very sick when I saw that happening. There were female staff and students around but no one said anything. I'm not sure if they saw that or just did not want to see. I felt very uncomfortable watching this happen several times to at least 2 girls. It seems very unacceptable and unprofessional. It would be appropriate at a private residence but not at a formal interview session.
The interview session started at X:00 but a student walking in at X:45. The professor at the time said that it's no big deal and they get late students all the time. It did not bother me that the student came in late but surprised that the professor was nonchalant about late people. It was as if it happens all the time at USN and its acceptable. I thought arriving on time to your interview was supposed to be important.
At the interview itself, there were 3 people interviewing. The main person was a faculty member and that person did not seem interested in interviewing me. I felt very offend because I spent time, money, effort into the application, visiting the school. I thought USN would have professional faculty members would cared about students. Student centered education right? Wrong. But he/she was the complete OPPOSITE. He/she was very negative and condescending and unprofessional. He/she did not want to make eye contact, sighed before asking a question, sighed after asking the question, and sighed while I was answering the question. In fact he/she was telling the other interviewers to interview me. He/she seemed very disinterested and probably made a judgment about me before I even entered the room.
His/her interview questions were very difficult almost seemingly coming from left field. USN seems to know what kind of student they want and if you don't fit it your out. From my experience, they did not care about what you stand for or what you valued as a future PharmD. But it was more like if you can pay the tuition and if youre willing to be submissive with the program and let condescending and intimidating faculty tell you what is right and wrong.
Luckily I didn't cry but I did see a girl cry after she was interviewed. WOW, and I thought I had it bad.
Overall it was probably the worst interview I have ever had.
However, a few positives were the school can give you legitimate Financial Aid. Before you had to take out private loans with very high interest rates but now you can get loans from the government.
The tuition increased to 34.5K now. Dr. DeYoung said the school increased their tuition by 5%.
Thats about it for the positives.
Funny thing is that USN promotes caring, leadership, and professionalism.
From my experience the interview process was very unprofessional. Male students should not be touching and giving back rubs to female students while they wait for their interview. USN should have picked a faculty member who actual cares about the person they are going to interview.
I was very disappointed and had high expectations. I'm curious to know if anyone else felt the same way or had similar experiences from the interview like I did.
For me I'm staying WAY FAR AWAY from USN because it was a very bad experience.
I got a call 5 min ago!!!!!!!!!! Wooooh Yoooooh! I'll be there in the Fall!!!! (can you guess USN was my 1st choice?)
My Stats:
-Great interview (Dr DeYoung said that my interviewer was really impressed). I used the feedback on this site to prepare (not a single question stumped me.....I felt really prepared for the interview).
-4.0 Science, 4.0 Overall at a community college
-Lots of Pharmacy shadowing (Hospital and Retail)
-Volunteer at Hospital
-Member of Pre-Pharmacy Club
-V.P. of Spanish Club and V.P. of Art Club
sigh....i have interview yesterday, i thought it was wild! i didn't feel stress at all until after my interview! 2 faculty 1 student...guess how many questions they asked me!! not 6 not 7. but the totally is about 20 questions!! what the hell??? i was asked all the questions that you could think of, i mean it~~ they also asked questions from the interview feedback, however extra questions are being asked as well~~ jeez, if i don't know anything, then i'll be screwed during that time!! urrgggg......still can't believe it!
I just talked to Dr. Deyoung today and he said that I should expect to receive the admissions packet around the beginning of March because he is going to send them out this Friday.
sigh....i have interview yesterday, i thought it was wild! i didn't feel stress at all until after my interview! 2 faculty 1 student...guess how many questions they asked me!! not 6 not 7. but the totally is about 20 questions!! what the hell??? i was asked all the questions that you could think of, i mean it~~ they also asked questions from the interview feedback, however extra questions are being asked as well~~ jeez, if i don't know anything, then i'll be screwed during that time!! urrgggg......still can't believe it!
Wow! THis school is complete crap!!! I am glad I did not apply here!! I almost did !!! This school has got to be one of the worst pharmacy schools out there. like the Steven Henagers College of Pharmacy!! or one of those crap schools no ones heard of, but just pop up out of nowhere !! The faculty may seem friendly but there just greedy bastards that want your money and dont care what happens with your future career Think about it, look at how many they are accepting... a *@$%-load!!! There is not as big a shortage of pharmacists as you think!! People are going to find it hard to get jobs!! And youll be in a lot of debt!!
THE POINT IS IF CRAP SCHOOLS LIKE THIS KEEP POPPING UP AND ACCPETING MORE AND MORE STUDENTS, THERE WILL NOT BE A SHORTAGE OF PHARMACISTS AND WE WILL BE BACK TO WHERE PHARMACISTS MAKE $60K AND HAVE HARD TIMES GETTING JOBS.
I interviewed on 2/17 and I thought I did awful on it. Seriously, I was so upset on the ride back home because I went over in my head the things I said during the interview and i was like geez, why didn't I answer this or that instead?!?! but yeah, dont beat on yourself like I did
I'm choosing the Henderson campus but now that you mention it, I didn't ask or tell Dr. DeYoung about my preference...just got caught up in all of the excitement I guess.
Do you have any BS???
I happened to interview at USN and had a great experience. Please don't be so negative especially in this forum where the majority of us are very excited to hear from USN and will be glad to attend their school. By the way, where have you been accepted? or interviewed for that matter?
I interviewed on the 17th as well and was very surprised when I got called on the 20th. I was expecting to wait until april/may. He said on the orientation that he would call people that scored above a certain threshold. Possibly sometime in april/may they might lower the threshold.
I happened to interview at USN and had a great experience. Please don't be so negative especially in this forum where the majority of us are very excited to hear from USN and will be glad to attend their school. By the way, where have you been accepted? or interviewed for that matter?[/quote
I am just trying to help. I think a lot of you have been brainwashed into thinking it's a great school but you need to look into it more. Schools that accept a lot of students are NOT quality schools -they just want your money. Unfortunately this is the case with many private institutions (more so with USN than others I have researched), which make public schools much better. My schools of choice (interviewed at all) are U of A, USC, and of course UCSF!!!!!
Go to a private school, like USN and youll be lucky to find a job as a floater in retail pharmacy. Go to a top rated public school, complete a residency and the possibilities are great and endless.
I am just trying to help. I think a lot of you have been brainwashed into thinking it's a great school but you need to look into it more. Schools that accept a lot of students are NOT quality schools -they just want your money. Unfortunately this is the case with many private institutions (more so with USN than others I have researched), which make public schools much better. My schools of choice (interviewed at all) are U of A, USC, and of course UCSF!!!!!
Go to a private school, like USN and youll be lucky to find a job as a floater in retail pharmacy. Go to a top rated public school, complete a residency and the possibilities are great and endless.
Wow! THis school is complete crap!!! I am glad I did not apply here!! I almost did !!! This school has got to be one of the worst pharmacy schools out there. like the Steven Henagers College of Pharmacy!!
THE POINT IS IF CRAP SCHOOLS LIKE THIS KEEP POPPING UP AND ACCPETING MORE AND MORE STUDENTS, THERE WILL NOT BE A SHORTAGE OF PHARMACISTS AND WE WILL BE BACK TO WHERE PHARMACISTS MAKE $60K AND HAVE HARD TIMES GETTING JOBS.
I think a lot of you have been brainwashed
Unfortunately this is the case with many private institutions (more so with USN than others I have researched), which make public schools much better.
Go to a private school, like USN and youll be lucky to find a job as a floater in retail pharmacy. Go to a top rated public school, complete a residency and the possibilities are great and endless.
I picked the Henderson campus too!
See you there Lily!
that's great! I can't wait to meet my future classmates! so did you receive the email about getting our packet by march 9?
hey all, i usually don't pick up the phone unless it's a number I know.
For those that got accepted, what was the number that Dr. DeYoung called from? Area code 702? Private? No Number?
thanks.
FYI, a call from Dr. DeYoung showed "Unavailable" on my cell phone. Hope you get a call soon!
-dtl
Congrads dtl!! great!!! What was your status and when did u have the interview?FYI, a call from Dr. DeYoung showed "Unavailable" on my cell phone. Hope you get a call soon!
-dtl
Congrads dtl!! great!!! What was your status and when did u have the interview?
Congrads dtl!! great!!! What was your status and when did u have the interview?
Congrats to all the applicants who have been accepted... USN roommate database won't be generated until early June. I have 2 rooms available for next year: 1 single room for $400/month + utility and a master bedroom for $550/month + utility. It's about 7 miles from school, no trafic, close to all major highways and shopping centers.
My dilemma is if I can find someone who can committed to live here next year then I will live my belongings here (in Henderson campus) as I return to California this summer. But if I can't find roommates for next year, then I will put my stuff in storage and look for a place when I come back in August. I really really do like this house (fully furnished) and do not wish to move. My landlord wants to know my plans for next year.
If any of you are interested, please let me know. I have no gender preference as long as you are neat, quiet, and considerate.
Has anyone received the admission packet?
Did anybody get phone call from Dr. DeYoung today?
I am being super anxious now.
I am hoping Dr. DeYoung will give a call to few more applicants who wish to go to South Jordan Utah campus.
Anybody know if they are doing some more interview after March 12???
ray
Oh really. I did not know that. Probably thats why they asked everybody to have patience until april/may.Hi Ray..I will have my interview on the 31st of March. I think they still have couple more interviews remaining!
Has anyone received the admission packet?
Does anyone know how long it usually takes from the interview date to the acceptance date? It doesn't have to be the official letter of acceptance. I just would like to know how long it would take to be notified that you got accepted (may be via phone call)?
For those who already had interviews and got accepted, could you please share that info?
Thank you so much in advance!
Interviewed on 2/17 & got a call on 2/20.Does anyone know how long it usually takes from the interview date to the acceptance date? It doesn't have to be the official letter of acceptance. I just would like to know how long it would take to be notified that you got accepted (may be via phone call)?
For those who already had interviews and got accepted, could you please share that info?
Thank you so much in advance!
Congrats everyone. You guys must be really good. Last year I interviewed Feb 13 and got the phone call April 14. It was a long 2 months.
Thank you everyone for sharing info. I guess it really varies (within a few days or months). I have an interview this month, and I just wanted to know how long they would take to make a decision. For anyone else who can share, I will greatly appreciate it.