University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
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 inquiries about leadership skills, reasons for choosing a specific school or program, experiences in pharmacy or related fields, ability to handle stress, and involvement in community service or volunteer work. Some respondents mentioned questions about their personal statement, past experiences, and specific scenarios they have encountered, indicating a mix of traditional and behavioral questions in the interview process. Additionally, references to the MMI format and non-disclosure agreements suggest that some interviews may have followed the Multiple Mini Interview structure with restrictions on discussing specific questions.
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Do you need to explain anything about your PCAT score or GPA? (they do not have your PCAT score in the interview)
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How would you be a leader in pharmacy school?
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What was your favorite non-science class?
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Why Cincinnati and why Pharmacy?
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Why not the school in your hometown?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics, including reasons for choosing their undergraduate school, favorite classes, and personal influences on pursuing pharmacy. While some respondents mentioned basic questions, others were asked about specific experiences like figure skating instruction and personal statements, indicating a diverse range of inquiries.
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Would you like to work for the company you are working for now?
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What was your favorite science and non-science class?
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What led you to choose your undergraduate school?
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How are you a nice person?
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Explain what pharmacy is to you.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including self-assessment, career choice rationale, and future aspirations. While no specific trend was identified, some responses hinted at a structured interview format like MMI, potentially involving nondisclosure agreements.
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Describe yourself.
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How do you know pharmacy is for you when you've never worked in a pharmacy?
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In your retail experience, who has influenced you to want to become a pharmacist like them?
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What are the differences between research in pharmacy and research in biology or chemistry?
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Tell me about yourself. (It was the first question and I just wasn't sure exactly what they wanted to hear because it's so open-ended.)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
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 Faculty member
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 automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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CVG
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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The Terrace Hotel
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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school's website, reading interview feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN), and reviewing their personal statements. Mock interviews, practicing common questions, and maintaining a positive attitude were also common strategies among applicants.
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Memorized facts about the school.
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Read information on the website.
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SDN, read old threads, reviewed my essays. They have copies of your essays.
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Good nights rest, reading interview feedback, and listening to others experiences.
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I used the interview feedback on SDN and had a friend mock interview me.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the school, including the kind staff, enthusiastic faculty, and approachable interviewers. They appreciated the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews and tours, as well as the positive interactions with students and faculty. Many highlighted the engaging conversations, lack of formality, and the passion shown by staff and students for the program and school.
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Very kind staff and interviewers. One of my interviewers was a professor and one was the head pharmacist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
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Really laid back, conversational
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How friendly all the students were and how they were excited to answer questions and give the tours.
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The students, staff, and faculty members are all really excited about their school and the program.
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The pharmacy practice facilities are really cool. They have a mock community pharmacy, consultation room, and IV room.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the older infrastructure, limited food options nearby, lack of enthusiasm from tour guides, location safety, delays in notification, parking costs, and limited specialized opportunities. Suggestions include updating facilities, improving campus surroundings, enhancing tour experiences, providing more diverse dining options, and offering clearer communication regarding application status.
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Their room for P1s is a little old school..but all their technology is up to date and they have a good setup.
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nothing really
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Not too many food options around the building.
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A couple of the classrooms are older, but most of them are pretty modern.
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the quick response time after the interview, the relaxed nature of the interview process, and the lack of need to stress. They also mentioned being surprised by certain aspects of the school or interview experience.
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How fast they would respond after your interview. I found out four days later while reading my e-mail in class. They told our group during the interview that it could be months before we knew.
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It went very quickly.
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Just who was interviewing me, I had alot of alumni ask me that question (which I couldn't answer until now)
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The interview was really relaxed, so there wasn't really a need for me to be extremely nervous.
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NOTHING
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experiences, highlighting the friendly and laid-back nature of the interviews, as well as the conversational and engaging atmosphere. They appreciated the opportunity to interact with faculty members and tour the school, with some mentioning the importance of being prepared with questions about the pharmacy program.
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Great experience. I am so happy to be accepted to this program.
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This school is very friendly. I had a wonderful interview with a lot of friendly conversation.
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It was very good. I was nervous going in but after seeing how relaxed the whole process was I was able to calm down. People there were very nice, the interviewers even prepared a bottle of water for me. I arrived early, and I actually got to interview ahead of my scheduled time, so be prepared for that if you arrive early. It was a positive experience overall.
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Overall it was a good experience
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IT WAS FUN, REALLY FUN.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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