Howard University College of Pharmacy
Washington, DC
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
HBCU
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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 scenarios related to ethical dilemmas like handling cheating among friends or classmates, inquiries about the applicant's knowledge of the field of study (e.g., pharmacy areas and roles of pharmacists), as well as questions about long-term career goals and reasons for choosing a specific institution like Howard University. Responses suggest that some interviews were conducted in an MMI format, potentially involving nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the questions asked.
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tell me about the heart
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what would you do if your friend asked you to cheat
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what would you say to the dean if you met him at a networking fair
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How would you handle cheating?
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What would you do if you were part of a group process where everyone did not pull their load?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Howard University College of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like handling cheating friends, peer evaluations impacting grades, and convincing why they should be chosen for the last spot. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements due to the unique and situational questions posed by the interviewers.
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What do you think a pharmacist does?
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If you caught your friend cheating during an exam, what would you do?
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Do you really go to Walmart in Nashville when your bored? (LOL their opinions of me being from the South were definitely interesting)
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Would you lie for another student saying they completed their fair share of the assignment if they were in jeopardy of failing pharmacy school?
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no interesting question
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Howard University College of Pharmacy discussed the challenge of justifying their candidacy for a single remaining slot or dealing with ethical dilemmas like catching a classmate cheating. The interview format seemed to include Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), with some respondents hinting at nondisclosure agreements.
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Why should we choose you if there were only one slot?
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What would you do if you caught a classmate cheating?
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If they were 75 seats in this class why should you get the 75th? She asked 3 times everytime I responded the interviewers countered like well this candidate is smarter than you etc. I think she was trying to get a rise out of me.
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no difficult question
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what is pharmacy.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 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 a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
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 a Student
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 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 4-6 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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dulles
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Ronald Regan
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Reagan
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IAD
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DCA
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Red Roof Inn
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Motel 6
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Marriot
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Howard Johnson Inn
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Holiday Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, researching the school and interview questions, utilizing resources like SDN forums, and seeking advice from current pharmacy students or alumni. Many emphasized the importance of knowing why they want to pursue pharmacy and highlighting their unique qualities and experiences.
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I did a mock interview. I read about the school.
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Made sure my stories are straight and tried not to be too stressed out.
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Visited the Howard website and researched basic interview questions.
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SDN forums and google and lots of prayer
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Reviewed basic math for the math test, rehearsed the interview process, and got a good night's sleep.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the diversity of the campus, the friendliness of students and faculty, the emphasis on resources and student empowerment, and the well-organized and enthusiastic admissions process. Many noted the welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and the convenient location of the school, as well as the rich history and positive energy of the students and faculty. Some also appreciated the opportunity to meet other candidates and the information sessions that helped calm nerves before the interview.
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I loved the diversity of the campus. I loved that the bulletin boards showed lots of evidence that the school provides information for the students to prepare for the NAPLEX and succeed. The new drug facilities are marvelous. The people I encountered in the interview were friendly and very kind.
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The dean seems to be very professional and really care about his program and the profession itself.
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The friendliness of the pharmacy students, one even walked me from the SOP to a busy street and hailed a cab for me.
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How much the students enjoyed being at Howard and them discussing all of the opportunities the school has given to them. One of my interviewers was a Howard Pharmacy School Alumni
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The stories from current students. The feedback of the students
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by disorganization in the interview process, outdated facilities, lack of maintenance, unprofessional behavior from staff or faculty, and the overall negative atmosphere created by these factors. Suggestions include improving organization, maintaining facilities, ensuring professionalism in interactions, and enhancing the overall experience for applicants.
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I just did not like starting off wrong by being given the wrong time to arrive.
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Parking.
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Some mistakes on the math exam that we took.
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D.C cost of living coming from Nashville it definitely a sticker shock.
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One of the professors was extremely rude as he was in a rush to go to a seminar.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known more about the interview format, specifically that it was a closed-file interview and the types of questions they would be asked. They also mentioned wanting more information about the school itself and practical details like the length of the interview process and what to expect during their visit.
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I wish I had known it was a closed file interview.
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Nothing, this was my second time interviewing.
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N/A.
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About the metro system from arriving at the airport I was a little confused on how to get to the school
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More information about the school itself
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive impressions of the Dean, alumni, and students at the school, as well as the program's facilities and traditions. They appreciated the friendly atmosphere, ease of the math test, and the opportunity to interact with current students during the interview process. Some feedback highlighted areas for improvement, such as better organization, clearer communication regarding timelines for decisions, and more efficient processes.
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I really was impressed with the Dean, the alumni and students we interviewed with and met. The facilities and traditions of the school are great. If you want a great school to prepare you to work in a diverse work world then this school is a great choice.
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Overall, I was impressed with Howard's program. The associate dean even called to follow-up later in the week after my interview. DC is a great place to be, especially if you are interested in working for a federal health agency.
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Great school just honored to be granted an interview and humbled by the experience.
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The atmosphere was amazing. From the interview and tour I felt like this would be the best place for me to attend school. Also, this school has some of the best professors in the field of pharmacy which is a plus.
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review math, conversion from mg, microgram, dose, litter, roman numerials, dm, cm and some basic calculus.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should select current students who represent the program well, improve communication about interview times, provide a longer campus tour, increase staffing during the admissions process, ensure availability of interviewers, hire more staff, and improve organization to enhance the overall experience for prospective students.
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choose current students that actually represent the program well. students did not seem happy.
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I was invited to an interview at 10:00. NOWHERE did it mention an earlier time. I arrived 15 minutes early to find out I was actually fifteen minutes late. Another girl came when I did. We compared our letters with others and theirs had an earlier time than our letter. This was a disconcerting way to begin. When we took our math exam there was loud talking in the hall. If the objective was to see how well we handled ourselves under pressure then it was a good plan. If your object was to see what math we knew then perhaps it was not a good plan. My suggestion is to have a quiet test and be sure everyone has the same letter. Everything else was great.
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Longer time for tour around campus.
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Just more staffing at the time of my interview It seemed like only a few staff members carried the brunt of the whole admissions process.
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Provide the best professors for the interview process as all of the interviewers were MIA the day of the interview. I would suggest they do not schedule interviews on the same day as other pharmacy seminars or events are being held because the professors seemed preoccupied.
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