University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
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 above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above 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 where applicants discuss overcoming stress, going above and beyond to help others, and problem-solving experiences. Some respondents mentioned questions about reasons for choosing pharmacy, the specific school, and anticipated challenges in pharmacy school. No mentions of MMI or nondisclosure agreements were provided in the responses.
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Talk about a specific time when you overcame a stressful situation.
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Talk about a time when you identified a problem and how you went about solving it.
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Talk about a time when you went above and beyond to help someone.
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Bad question
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Poor question
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as goal-setting processes and career choice motivations. While some found the questions ordinary, others appreciated the opportunity to delve into their pharmaceutical background and career aspirations in a unique way.
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Talk about a time when you set a goal and how you went about achieving the goal and then how you measured your success.
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Nothing out of the ordinary.
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Nothing interesting - just boring non-pharmacy related questions.
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Because I have a strong background in pharmaceutical research, I was asked why PharmD instead of Ph.D. This opened a unique opportunity for discussion.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy discussed the lack of direction due to only being asked 3 questions in 45 minutes, making it challenging to stay on task and cover all desired aspects. Some respondents mentioned that any question could be challenging depending on interview preparation, indicating a varied difficulty level.
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Any one of the previous questions depending on how you prepare for the interview.
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N/A
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I was only asked 3 questions in 45 minutes. So the lack of direction was the most difficult part; it was very challenging to keep on task with the question and to cover all aspects that I wanted to cover
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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 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 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
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PIT
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?
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Wyndham
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?
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✅ 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 the interview by reviewing common questions online, using resources like SDN and learning from other interview experiences. Some also practiced answers with friends or alumni to simulate the interview process.
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SDN interview feedback. Not that helpful with so few responses for Pitt. Practiced answers allowed.
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went over common questions online
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SDN and learning from other interview experience.
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Had friends that are Pitt alumni ask me 'interview' questions that I pulled from this website.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were impressed by the school's strong connections with health systems and pharmacy organizations, as well as the positive interactions they had with current students. They also appreciated the sense of camaraderie and community among classmates.
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Pitt is very established and has many connections with health systems and pharmacy organizations.
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talking with the current students
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The city was better than I remember it. Current students seemed nice, and I think they like their program.
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You have classes with ALL pharmacy students from your year; there is a huge (and very important) commradery amongst classmates.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were unimpressed by the lack of structure and awkwardness during the pre-interview interactions and tour, unfriendly interviewers who appeared disinterested, unengaging, and lacking eye contact, as well as the limited facilities such as lecture halls and laboratories at the university. Suggestions include improving interviewer training for a more welcoming experience, enhancing the tour structure, and expanding facilities for a more comprehensive learning environment.
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The 45 minutes with the Pitt students prior to the interview was kind of awkward since there seemed to be no structure to the q&a time or the tour of the school.
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The interviewers weren't that friendly
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It may have just been my bad luck, but it appeared that I got 2 interviewers that were dragged into interview me against their will. Both interviewers buried their heads into their note sheets and started scribbling as soon as I started to speak. No eye contact at all. I wasn't given the opportunity to ask questions, and I had a lot. Pitt was very very high on my list of potential schools, but they dropped off my list completely following this visit. I didn't learn anything about the school or program that I didn't know before the visit. I've interviewed at many schools, and this was by far the most impersonable interview that I had been on. Very uninspiring experience.
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All classes are held within 3 lecture halls and 1 laboratory, all in one buildind, which is very surprising for such a huge university .
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known all the questions that would be asked in the interview and that there wouldn't be an opportunity to ask their own questions, finding it a waste of time.
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All of the questions they were going to ask.
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That there wouldn't be any opportunity to ask the interviewers any questions. This was a waste of time.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed mixed feelings about the Pitt program, with some finding it to be a good school with a strong reputation but challenging to get into, while others were disappointed by their experiences during the interview process. Suggestions included improving the interview experience to be more informative and inspiring for all applicants.
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Pitt is Pitt. Good school but hard to get into. Good luck.
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I was very nervous andI felt okay afterwards.
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Uninformative, uninspiring and disappointing. I hate to be negative - Pitt is a good program and has a great reputation, but I had a terrible and uninformative visit. I hope no one else gets the same interviewers that I did.
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The first half-hour was a group q/a session with about 10 candidates and 6 current Pitt pharmacy students. It was very welcoming! Everyone (students and administrators) was very nice. The tour was good and the tour guide was such a proud Pitt Pharmacy student! The interviewers were very straight-faced, but somewhat warm throughout the interview. I feel good about the flow of the day.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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