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Florida A & M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science

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Tallahassee, FL

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's background, motivations for pursuing a career in healthcare, experiences in extracurricular activities, and reasons for selecting a particular institution. These questions aim to assess the applicant's personal qualities, professionalism, and alignment with the school's values and programs.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Florida A & M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science discussed the applicant's other school applications.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Florida A & M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science discussed the definition of health disparities and strategies to reduce them.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 15 minutes or less.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by practicing with online questions and mock interviews with family members, as well as seeking help from friends and professors. It is recommended to engage in mock interviews and seek feedback from a variety of sources to improve interview skills and confidence.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed positively by the knowledgeable and kind faculty during interviews, as well as the quality of facilities showcased during tours.

What impressed you negatively?

Many applicants were disappointed by the lack of in-person interaction with professors at the satellite campus, which was not made clear until the interview. They suggest providing more detailed information upfront about the level of in-person instruction available at the satellite campus to manage expectations better.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known more about health disparities before their interviews, but found that reaching out to interviewers or conducting their own research helped them prepare better.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process easy, but expressed dissatisfaction with the school itself.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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