University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Athens, GA
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 15% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 on handling unethical behavior, managing difficult situations with patients, discussing career goals, addressing ethical dilemmas in the profession, explaining academic performance, and exploring motivations for choosing pharmacy. Some interviews were structured as MMIs with nondisclosure agreements, while others focused on personal qualities, career aspirations, and experiences related to pharmacy and healthcare.
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Give us an example where you managed an angry customer or patient.
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How would you handle a coworker or colleague performing unethical actions such as stealing medications?
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What qualities should a pharmacist have?
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Explain this bad grade you got on your transcript
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How would you handle an ethical issue in your profession?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Georgia College of Pharmacy discussed various topics including qualities of a pharmacist, future aspirations, personal achievements, and beliefs on healthcare accessibility. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on references to scenario questions, personal inquiries, and nondisclosure of specific questions.
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What qualities should a pharmacist have?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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what are some qualities a pharmacist should have?
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They had us pick one random scenario question to answer. E.g. What would you do if you were a pharmacist and the patient blah blah blah
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They asked very personal questions, as if having memorized your file!
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Georgia College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics including handling ethical issues, demonstrating leadership, explaining academic struggles, and addressing behavioral scenarios. Several responses hinted at an MMI format with questions about responding to a pharmacist taking drugs and facing challenging situations, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
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What makes you a good candidate for our school and vice-versa?
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How would you handle an ethical issue in your profession?
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what happened during a bad semester? had 1.9 GPA that semster.
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Give an example of a time when you had to step up and be a leader.
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Name a time where you encountered a difficult person/situation.
🤝 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 an open 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 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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n/a
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Hartsfield Jackson
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Atlanta International Airport
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Atlanta
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Home or at home.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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School owned hotel
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Holiday Inn on Broad Street
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Georgia Center
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GA Center for Continuing Ed.
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Best Western
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 utilizing resources such as the Student Doctor Network (SDN) forums, researching the school's website, talking to current students or pharmacists, and practicing common interview questions. They also sought feedback from others who had gone through the interview process, attended interview skill workshops, and engaged in mock interviews to feel more prepared and confident.
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Practiced generic interview questions, list was pulled from monster.com
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SDN & other forums
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school had interview skill workshops. Used sdn interview section to prep.
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Looked over SDN questions
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SDN, searched the school's website, looked at their recent news just to get a feel for what goes on at the school.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the admissions staff, faculty, and current students, which helped create a relaxed and conversational interview environment. Many appreciated the efforts made to minimize stress during the interview process and the opportunity to engage with students for insights into the school.
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Very conversational interview style, focused interviewer, and responsive communication
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a small group of interviewees of 4 people including me. P1 and P2 drop by to say hello and chat.
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The facilities were nice and the people were friendly.
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The unbelievably friendly admissions staff and how much they knew about ME. Also, the current students were very approachable and would answer any question.
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The friendliness of the admissions office, interaction with P1, P2, and P3 students to really get a feel for the school
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of effective organization in the interview process and the facilities being old or lacking in modern amenities. Suggestions included improving management of Zoom meetings, providing better tours, enhancing interview interactions, and updating facilities and campus infrastructure.
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Zoom management could have been better.
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They let the current pharmacy students ( about 70) swarm you in the little meeting room you're in. It's supposed to feel welcoming, but it's a trigger for people with social anxiety issues.
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only toured the pharmacy building. Parking is inconvenient.
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Every answer I got from administrators and students were about how the staff brought food for the students, yet the interviewees weren't even offered water,
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nothing!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known specific details about the interview process, such as the relaxed atmosphere, the importance of preparing questions, and the focus on the essay and interview. They also highlighted practical information like bringing a pencil for the essay, navigating the campus or construction, and the lack of food and drinks provided.
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The status of the PCAT requirement was in the air during 2020, near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You do NOT need to bring your ID, resume, portfolio, pens or pencils, or a briefcase. A small purse at most.
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you are being recorded by cameras the whole time
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They offered no food or drinks
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How at ease the admissions staff makes you!
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly shared feedback about the positive and welcoming atmosphere of the interview process, highlighting the friendliness of the staff and students, as well as efforts to make the experience low-stress. Suggestions included asking questions to interviewers and pharmacy students to learn more about the program.
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Short, sweet, and convenient- benefits of an online interview
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It sucks that your actual interview is less than 30 minutes, but they make you wait for everyone to finish theirs for no reason what so ever...I was there 3 and a half hours.
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Pretty friendly school. Since Dr. Wolfgang interviews everyone, he actually asks personal file related questions.
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The staff was genuinely friendly and interested in YOU. That made me feel welcome and at ease.
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The whole process was very well organized and went well. Very friendly school.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that admissions office staff wear nametags and provide snacks, improve tour enthusiasm and thoroughness, and enhance interview scheduling and organization.
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have nametags and some light snacks
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The students in charge of the tour didn't seem too enthusiastic.
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Nothing, the whole experience was so great
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It would have been nice to tour both buildings, I feel that the tour was too short and did not include everything that I wanted to see, so I had to walk around by myself afterwards
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none - they are very helpful and always available
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