Waterloo University Pharmacy applicants Class of 2023

[ThinkLevel]

Hi everyone!

I decided to start a thread for the upcoming application process. Feel free to share any questions about stats, the application process, and other things!

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[pharm1245]

How did you guys prep for CASPer?

 

[ThinkLevel]

I personally just read through and practiced the sample questions and worked on my typing speed considering the short amount of time you have to answer.

 

[Pharm23478]

Is the AIF due at 11:59pm on the 21st?

 

[ThinkLevel]

They did not mention a specific time on their website or their admissions process information sheet, so I would submit it at least a day ahead just to be cautious.
I just submitted mine today

 

[pharm1245]

It's due 11:59pm, it says on the AIF website

 

[Neji786]

how is everyone stats this year? and i heard from the waterloo pharmacy booth at my uni that as long as you are above 75 cgpa, your AIF Form, reference and Casper carry more weight in decisions for interview. Is this true ?

 

[ThinkLevel]

I have around an 80 average with around 4 years of pharmacy at a shoppers and a loblaws pharmacy. I have full course loads for all of first and second year but this semester i am thinking of dropping a course. Do you think having 4.5 course load for this semester will be really disadvantageous?

 

[Neji786]

how many people do you guys think applied this cycle ?

 

[ThinkLevel]

I think if you email them they will tell you, but I remember reading in the past years its been around 600.

 

[BubbleDIA]

As you all probably know, the interview invites are not sent yet and will be in April 11. If I get an invite, I will drive my car to Kitchener from downtown Toronto during interview days of May 3~5. I believe it takes only 1 day for entire interview process, and therefore, I am planning for only a day trip. I have currently 1 friend who is hitching ride with me assuming we get the same date.

Let me know if anyone is interested in hitching a car ride with me. I have 3 additional spaces. But again, this is subject to whether or not I get invited to interview and which date my interview is. You only have to pay me for sharing gasoline, which is approximated to be $30 CAD. This gas fee will be equally divided by the number of people in the car.

I can pick-up anyone in downtown area. You can come to TTC subway station if you would like. I will pick-up someone along the Yonge st until Sheppard st as I will be taking 401 highway.

I will post another update after April 11.

This is just a heads-up message for anyone who is interested in driving along with me because I don't really want to go to Kitchener alone and more the merrier. We can discuss about the interview on our way to Kitchener as well.

 

[pharmer2435]

Hey everyone, I'm an Rx2022. If you have any questions, send them my way. I'd be happy to help/provide some insight!

 

[ThinkLevel]

Hey everyone, I'm an Rx2022. If you have any questions, send them my way. I'd be happy to help/provide some insight!

Hi, I was wondering how you find your workload at Waterloo. Like would it be moderate enough to have a part time job or is it really intense? Thanks!

 

[pharmacygal12]

Hey everyone, I'm an Rx2022. If you have any questions, send them my way. I'd be happy to help/provide some insight!

Hi,

I was just wondering what resources you used to prepare for the interview? And also, what did you do your presentation on?

 

[JPharmCO]

Hi, I was wondering how you find your workload at Waterloo. Like would it be moderate enough to have a part time job or is it really intense? Thanks!

Hi there, Rx2022 over here too.
For me personally, the workload for our 1A (first term of year 1) is pretty busy but manageable if you manage your time well. I only know a few people working part time and they'd be working at most once a week (maybe a weekend). Once 2A (first term of 2nd year) starts, shiz gets real and I barely know any of the second years who tried working part time or they tried and couldn't manage it. Not saying it's impossible, but I've heard the amount of course content they expect you to learn in a given amount of time is pretty overwhelming. Haven't experienced that yet, so we'll see! My advice is that unless it's absolutely necessary, I would try to enjoy your first year and fit your free time with extracurriculars or other hobbies.

 

[foodie101]

Does anyone know when interviews might come out or did anyone get an email yet?

 

[Pharm8974]

Nothing yet!

 

[JPharmac]

nothing here yet either!

 

[PHARM1212xx]

nothing yet!

 

[PharmKept]

Why are they taking so long

 

[pharmacygal12]

its so late already

 

[PharmKept]

Has anyone got an email yet?

 

[pharmacygal12]

No how bout you

 

[PharmKept]

Nope :/

 

[Pharm23478]

Just got my interview email!!!

 

[foodie101]

Just got it!!

 

[ThinkLevel]

nothing yet for me either

 

[pharmacygal12]

I didnt get any email yet... is that bad

 

[JPharmac]

just got mine!

 

[pharmacygal12]

has anyone not got an email yet

 

[Pharm8974]

has anyone not got an email yet

I havent

 

[Star3]

I got an interview invite @ 145pm!

 

[PharmKept]

I haven't either

 

[pharmacygal12]

still nothing.. am in the only one

 

[PharmKept]

still nothing.. am in the only one

No I haven't either

 

[pharmacygal12]

Does anyone know if they send out more emails for people?

 

[PharmKept]

Received mine now!!!

 

[Pharm8974]

I didnt get an e-mail but went to see in my quest and the status was deny. Congrats to all of you for your interview! Sucks but I will be trying again next year! Good luck!

 

[anelad]

hi! does anyone know how many applicants there were and how many got interviews? Thanks!

 

[emilediab]

Hi everyone! I got an interview invitation today as well. Congrats to all of you. I created an unofficial facebook group where you can ask questions. Feel free to invite people that received an interview invitation. The group link is Log into Facebook | Facebook

 

[dudusfave]

Congrats to everyone who received an interview! Anyone interested in practicing interview over Skype (or in person if you are in London)?

 

[ThinkLevel]

I would definitely be interested in practicing after finals! I'm in London too

 

[dudusfave]

I would definitely be interested in practicing after finals! I'm in London too

That's awesome! Could you please send me a message? I can't seem to message you...

 

[ThinkLevel]

not sure how to message either ...

 

[pharmer2435]

Hi,

I was just wondering what resources you used to prepare for the interview? And also, what did you do your presentation on?

I didn't use any resources really. I just googled job interview questions and practiced how I would answer them! As for the presentation part, that's up to you and your past experiences/interests/hobbies. I know a lot of people talked about a previous job that they had and stuff like that. I think they just want to get a feel for your personality and communication skills!

 

[pharmer2435]

Hi there, Rx2022 over here too.
For me personally, the workload for our 1A (first term of year 1) is pretty busy but manageable if you manage your time well. I only know a few people working part time and they'd be working at most once a week (maybe a weekend). Once 2A (first term of 2nd year) starts, shiz gets real and I barely know any of the second years who tried working part time or they tried and couldn't manage it. Not saying it's impossible, but I've heard the amount of course content they expect you to learn in a given amount of time is pretty overwhelming. Haven't experienced that yet, so we'll see! My advice is that unless it's absolutely necessary, I would try to enjoy your first year and fit your free time with extracurriculars or other hobbies.

I agree!

 

[lilyrose21]

Hey!

Does anyone know what kinda of math questions will be on the FSA? It says there will be questions using the metric system, but I'm sure its not as simple as conversions..

Regarding the interview, will it be in a discussion type format (i.e. everyone sitting at a table) or is it formatted more like a presentation?

Thanks, and good luck everyone!

 

[FarmD_d]

Hi everyone! I got an interview invitation today as well. Congrats to all of you. I created an unofficial facebook group where you can ask questions. Feel free to invite people that received an interview invitation. The group link is Log into Facebook | Facebook

Can you please accept my invitation to the group? Also, I am practicing just based on some online material. Anyone knows some good material to review for the interview?

 

[BubbleDIA]

Hey everyone, I'm an Rx2022. If you have any questions, send them my way. I'd be happy to help/provide some insight!

hi! What is a good website or group to find housing outside the residence? I guess Kijiji is good option but I wanted to know if there is housing group page that gathers U of W students. I prefer to live other fellow Pharm students of possible.

 

[JPharmCO]

hi! What is a good website or group to find housing outside the residence? I guess Kijiji is good option but I wanted to know if there is housing group page that gathers U of W students. I prefer to live other fellow Pharm students of possible.

Hi there, there's a UW FB housing page that you can use to connect with other Pharm students, but most of the students in the group are non-Pharm students (note you need a UW email to access this page). Later on this summer, announcements will be sent about a student housing page on FB specifically for Pharmacy students or those wishing to live close to the Pharmacy building (will have to be invited into this group after getting your offer).