Texas A&M Health Sciences Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Kingsville, TX
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 revolve around scenarios like handling team dynamics, dealing with cultural differences, facing adversity, and discussing strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, respondents mentioned questions about their motivations for pursuing pharmacy, their ability to handle pressure and unexpected situations, and their understanding of the pharmacist's role in healthcare. Some responses referenced an MMI format, indicating a structured interview with scenarios, and respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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As you proceed with your career what are the most important steps to take to climb the ladder of success. What are the hazards to yourself?
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How will you utilize effective strategies to deal with patients in spite of cultural differences?
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You are working in a group project. You noticed one of your team members is failing to show up to the group meetings and they are not contributing anything to the project. You confront them and him/her tell you that they have a illness. They tell you that they are getting medical tests for this illness and tell you to not tell any of the group members about this illness. What do you do in this situation?
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How do you manage your time?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Texas A&M Health Sciences Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy discussed a range of topics like receiving feedback, historical figures, embarrassing moments, and future aspirations. While some responses mentioned standard questions, others included unique prompts such as being on the cover of Time Magazine or choosing an animal persona, indicating a mix of traditional and creative inquiries during the interviews.
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The ability to provide feedback is important for peers. Tell me about a time where you received feedback and the challenges of giving feedback and receiving that feedback.
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Who do you want to be on the cover of Time Magazine.
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Which historical figure would you like to have a conversation with?
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What was your most embarassing moment?
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None. The most interesting part was watching the three interviewers interrupt one another and talk over each other.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Texas A&M Health Sciences Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics including why they should be chosen, handling conflicting prescription orders, adjusting to small town life, discussing weaknesses, and responding to ethical scenarios. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format with questions about nondisclosure, while others found questions related to personal experiences or scenarios like dealing with drug abusers challenging.
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Why should we choose you?
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Tell us about a time when you encountered difficulties in a class and how you overcome that problem
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If you don't get into pharmacy school, where do you see yourself in 10yrs?
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How would you adjust to the small town life in Kingsville?
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standard
🤝 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 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 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.
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 Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)
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Corpus Christi
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Continental Express
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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some place on HW77
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Super 8 Motel
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Super 8
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Quality Inn
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Motel Six
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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 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 the interview by engaging in mock interviews, reviewing questions provided by the school's website, and seeking guidance from platforms like Student Doctor Network (SDN). They emphasized the importance of practicing responses to potential questions and conducting mock interviews with family or on their own.
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Mock interview and research
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I looked at the website and went over questions. This wasn't my first interview so I had a little experience going in.
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Mock interviews, the questions provided by the college's website.
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Looked at the pre-questions and just practiced
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SDN, mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were most impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff and students, the beautiful campus and facilities, and the dedication of the program to the community. Many highlighted the professionalism of the staff and the relaxed atmosphere during the interview process as positive aspects. Some also noted the high-tech facilities and the emphasis on preparing students for future exams as impressive features.
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The thing that impressed me positively is how friendly the staff members are.
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Their dedication to the community of Kingsville was awesome and heartwarming. Kingsville is mostly a rural area that seems to not have that much money. What this program does to improve the living environment and promote awareness in this community really attracted me to this program. The faculty/staff were also very nice, the pharmacy building and surrounding university were also very nice, and this program looks like it's heading in a good direction. (they kept bragging about how they were a top 50 pharmacy school after graduating only three classes) There was also no essay section, they pulled that from your pharmcas essay and PCAT essay.
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The friendliness of the staff and interviewers.
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The professionalism, and how relaxed everyone made it seem, I stopped worrying about 5 minutes in
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Campus was beautiful and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The dean was hilarious, and the admissions office was more than willing to help during and after the application process.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the location of the school in Kingsville, mentioning the lack of entertainment options, unexciting surroundings, and a feeling of disconnect. Suggestions included offering more engaging campus tours, improving interview experiences, and providing more information to address concerns about the location.
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The think that impressed me negatively is being disconnect with the school because there was no tour to see if this is a good campus for you.
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At first the area, but I realized that this program is so involved in helping and improving life in Kingsville and South Texas, so this actually became a positive. There was a time where we had to sit through a 15-20 minute powerpoint with no speaker. I thought that was strange...
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None!
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Like most have already mentioned, Kingsville doesn't exactly seem like the most exciting place to spend the next four years. However, I come from a small town similar to Kingsville, and when free time is available, you find creative means for entertainment and get to know your peers better in the process.
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Everything but the building, but especially the written portion of the interview. Shouldn't PharmD applicants be literate?
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known the schedule for the day ahead of time and emphasized the importance of being oneself during the interview. They also recommended relaxing, getting to know fellow applicants, and understanding the fit between themselves and the pharmacy school.
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I wish I knew the schedule for the day.
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Being yourself really helps during the interview.
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Relax and take the opportunity to get to know your fellow applicants, staff, and current students.
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That the population of Kingsville is under 26,000 (1/2 the size of the university I graduated from)
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That I would be interviewed with fellow classmates from my university. Could have made the trip MUCH cheaper.
What are your general comments?
Overall, applicants generally shared positive feedback about the interview process, mentioning that it was relaxed, well-organized, and the staff were friendly. Some suggestions included familiarizing oneself with the research or organization, being prepared for various types of questions, and ensuring a genuine conversation during the interview to showcase personal qualities effectively.
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When I did my interview, there was no essay, and just be you when you interview. Know about the research you are working on or the organization you are a part of. They will ask question about it.
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This is an awesome program. I love everything about it. The interview process was relaxed and well-organized. The faculty/staff and students were nice and helpful. The facilities looked nice.
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The best interview so far!
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This one-one interview was one of my favorites. I had great interviewers, and it honestly seemed more like a casual conversation which really helped calm my nerves.
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Having three people interview one applicant for thirty minutes will yield unsatisfactory results both all parties involved. It is cramped, uncomfortable, and more stressful than the interviews of pharmacy schools that are ranked in the top fifteen. The faculty running the day's activities mentioned at least ten times that the college is "accredited." After the fifth time this became embarrassing to listen to.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office provide campus tours and clarify application requirements, such as GPA criteria. Additionally, some applicants recommended reducing the number of interviewers and allowing more time for face-to-face interviews to better assess candidates' qualifications.
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One suggestion for the admissions office is giving the students a tour of the campus and the school of pharmacy.
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Good job!
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none
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Reduce the number of interviewers to two rather than three
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Clarify some things like minimum GPA (pre-reqs, cumulative?)
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