University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 14% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents were neutral about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as high 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 community service involvement, handling failures, teamwork challenges, motivations for pursuing pharmacy, experiences dealing with difficult individuals, instances of personal growth from mistakes, and stress management strategies for academic demands. While some responses suggest a traditional interview format, others hint at an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) structure with potential nondisclosure agreements due to limited specific question details.
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How do you work in a not very ideal team?
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Is there any way you have given back to the community?
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What kind of failures have you gone through?
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What does Pharmacy mean to me
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What I did with my free time
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Florida College of Pharmacy discussed handling difficult situations, industry trends, personal interests, problem-solving scenarios, goal achievement, and motivation for pursuing pharmacy. These questions reflect a mix of interpersonal skills assessment, current industry awareness, personal preferences, and ethical decision-making, providing a holistic view of candidates' suitability for the pharmacy program.
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How do you work with people who might not like you?
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Describe a trend in the field of pharmacy today and which direction you see the field going.
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What genre of books do you read?
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If you could take us (the interviewers) for lunch, where would you take us and why?
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Have you ever had to achieve a goal?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Florida College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as working with difficult people, reflecting on volunteer experiences, handling disappointment, and demonstrating altruism. These questions likely reflect the school's interest in interpersonal skills, ethics, and self-awareness during the interview process.
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How do you work with people who might not like you?
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Tell us about some organized volunteer work you have done.
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If your coworkers came in here, what do you think they would say about you?
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When was a time you have been really disappointed?
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Describe to us a time you were misunderstood with something you said (a question I had to pass on, which I heard from the pharmacy students it's ok to do)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 15 minutes or less.
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 0-1 hour 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 Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
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Jacksonville
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Paramount Plaza
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Microtel
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AC Hotel Gainesville
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 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews with family members, friends, and advisors, researching practice questions online, reading forums like SDN, reviewing school websites, and reflecting on previous interview experiences to avoid repeating mistakes. Many applicants also focused on calming themselves down and visualizing their future plans to feel more prepared and confident during the interview process.
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SDN
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Mock interviews one-on-one with family member.
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By calming myself down and focusing on my plans for the future.
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Looked up mock questions online, mock interview with advisor and friends
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Looked here at the feedback on SDN, in SDN forums, my PharmCAS essay
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and openness of both the faculty and students, making them feel comfortable and welcomed during their interactions. Additionally, the positive impression of the facilities, such as the new HPNP building, and the welcoming atmosphere created by faculty members like Dr. McKenzie were commonly highlighted.
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The faculty
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The school as a whole.
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The openness and kindness of the student anbassadors and professors.
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Interviewers make you feel comfortable
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Nothing
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly disappointed by the lengthy and disorganized interview day, along with feeling stressed and rushed during the actual interview process. Suggestions included better planning for the interview day, providing a more welcoming and encouraging atmosphere during interviews, and offering more time for meaningful interactions with interviewers.
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Nothing
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The city of Gainesville.
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Interview day was too long (supposed to be 4 hours, it ended up being 5+ hours)
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Rude, biased, subjective
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Felt stressed in the beginning as I didn't think I needed to bring my ID but had to get it later to show, so I felt the interview was not going to go well from that. Interviewers seemed impersonal and didn't give too much encouragement during the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that interviews are usually laid back and to not be so nervous, that interviewers are interested in getting to know you, and to be yourself. They also suggested not overthinking answers, being prepared for potential physical discomfort, and ensuring to bring necessary items like an ID.
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That I shouldn't be so nervous. They let you know the interview is just to know you better, as there's already a reason you have been selected for the interview.
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Be yourself. If you have made it to the interviews, they WANT to speak with you. The anxiety you are feeling is normal. Don't try to be something your not, remember the Professors are human too and have been in the exact situation as you.
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The answer to that question about organized volunteer work. It was the worst answer I ever gave and I could've done it way better, even though I did get accepted and it didn't matter at the end.
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Interview day can be fun, don't stress so much!
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Interview day would have taken a longer time than planned
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the University of Florida's pharmacy program to have excellent faculty and student ambassadors, providing a welcoming and supportive environment. They emphasized the importance of being yourself, doing research about the school beforehand, and remaining relaxed during the interview process.
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Excellent faculty and student ambassadors.
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Be excited to be there, and remember everything happens for a reason. If you don't succeed try again.
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University of Florida is a great school of pharmacy with three nice locations and one big happy "pharmily."
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Love the school, everyone is super nice, great academics and prestige
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Just be relaxed and be yourself!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their excellent team and helpful staff members, suggesting they continue their current practices and maintain their environmentally friendly approach by emailing all communication.
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Keep doing what you're doing. Excellent team.
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Keep employing helpful people like Ms. Mary Beth.
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Keep up the good work.
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Email everything and stay green!
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