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Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Interview Feedback Summary

Tallahassee, FL

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

HBCU

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

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

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

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

Most respondents rate the areaโ€™s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include variations of "Tell us about yourself" or "Tell me about yourself." These open-ended prompts are often used to assess communication skills and provide candidates with an opportunity to introduce themselves.

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 applicants' other application submissions.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science discussed ways to define health disparities and strategies to reduce them.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 19 minutes or less.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.

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.

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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing online questions and mock interviews with family members, while also seeking help from friends and professors for advice and feedback.

What impressed you positively?

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

What impressed you negatively?

Many applicants were negatively impressed by the "satellite" campus being primarily for video lectures rather than in-person classes, which was not clearly communicated beforehand. Applicants suggested providing more transparent information about the campus structure during the recruitment process to manage expectations better.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known more about health disparities and recommend researching this topic ahead of time to better prepare for interviews and potential questions. It is suggested to reach out to interviewers for clarification on any unfamiliar terms or concepts to demonstrate proactive interest and engagement.

What are your general comments?

Applicants found the interview process to be straightforward, but expressed dissatisfaction with the school or its environment.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

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)
No responses

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?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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 are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle โ–ฟ Impression Performance Interview Location
2023-24 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good Virtual
2010-11 No change ๐Ÿ˜ Good N/A