Houston, TX
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.6
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 234 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (93%)
Negatively (4%)
No change (4%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (39%)
Good (37%)
Average (20%)
Poor (4%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly shared feedback suggesting to stay calm and practice, be authentic and friendly, actively participate in the group exercise, and engage with current students. They also mentioned that the process was well-organized and involved a one-on-one interview, a writing exercise, and a group activity, with an overall positive and welcoming atmosphere.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Do not be nervous and practice.
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The people there didn't seem sincere but don't let it bother you. Just be yourself and relax. Fully participate during the teamwork exercise but don't be aggressive.
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I loved UHCOP
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Be honest, very friendly staff.
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I had one faculty interviewer for the 1:1 and there were about 10 people observing the group exercise.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
38 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
98% One-on-One
2% Group Interview
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File Type:
40% Open-File
60% Closed-File
UH-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 38 minutes, with an average of 1.2 interviews. 98% of interviews are one-on-one, and 60% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's background, career goals, handling stress, decision-making, overcoming obstacles, demonstrating empathy, and reasons for choosing pharmacy over other healthcare professions. Respondents also frequently mentioned questions related to personal regrets, dealing with disappointment, managing time, and adapting to challenging situations. Some responses referenced an MMI format, which may have involved a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about yourself.
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What are your career goals
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Since your parents moved with you to undergrad, how would you handle the move here on your own?
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How do you perform multitasking in the pharmacy? (this question was asked because I told them about my experience in the pharmacy a lot)
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Why UH?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Houston College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios including handling stress, regrets, personal time management, and decision-making processes. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses mentioning nondisclosure agreements, with questions covering ethical dilemmas, personal reflections, and hypothetical situations.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about a time where no one believed in you?
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If both of us are working together, and I came to work drunk, what would you do?
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What do you do for fun?
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If you had the whole day to yourself, not any obligations, how would you spend your day?
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Give me an example where you had to adjust to changes.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources like SDN (Student Doctor Network), mock interviews, and reviewing interview questionnaires and personal statements. Many emphasized the importance of practicing responses, researching the school, and getting a good night's rest before the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I went over mock questions.
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Mock interview
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SDN, mock interviews
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Feedback interview, SDN questions, questionaires
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Interview feedback and researching the school
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Houston College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios requiring them to reflect on past experiences, handle opposition in groups, make tough decisions, and discuss regrets. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the range of ethical and situational questions, with mentions of nondisclosure agreements and a focus on personal traits and decision-making processes.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about a time where you expectations were not met. What was the outcome and did it improve?
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Can you tell us about another time that you had to be assertive
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How did you handle a situation, let's say during a study session or group project, in which the group didn't agree with your decisions?
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What do you do if you pass the due day? I just told them that I never let that happen.
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Would you sell plan B to a 15 year old girl?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by the staff, faculty, and students during the interview process at UH COP. They appreciated the low-stress environment, the opportunity to interact with current students, and the emphasis on making sure applicants felt comfortable and engaged throughout the day.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How welcoming everyone was at the interview.
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The food and water.
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Friendliness of staff and pharmacy students. The interview was a very low stress interview, and the staff was constantly telling everyone to relax and have fun. I enjoyed mingling with the students and getting to know the school as well through my interview.
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The P1 students are very nice and helpful
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The atmosphere
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of social interaction with interviewers, the noise level and distractions during the writing exercises and group activities, and the separation between students at different campuses potentially leading to missed networking opportunities. Suggestions included improving interview organization, providing a quieter space for tasks, and fostering better communication and mentorship between students at different locations.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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My interviewer was not very social.
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Some students weren't so helpful because they were afraid they will reveal something that they weren't supposed to. I thought the people there were pretentious.
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Nothing
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Interview could have been a little more streamlined. The entire process took about 4 1/2 hours
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None
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to approach one-on-one interviews as conversations, be active in group exercises, not stress too much, and that the environment would be friendly and welcoming. They also suggested interacting with other applicants ahead of group exercises, being prepared for downtime, and not underestimating the importance of being calm and confident during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I wish I would have known to treat the one on one more as a conversation instead of treating it like a professional interview.
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Be active with participation during the teamwork exercise.
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How friendly and welcoming everyone was
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The group exercise is general enough that your life experiences are sufficient to answer the questions and discuss.
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That it would not have been that stressful
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication by being persistent in following up on applications and promptly addressing inquiries. Additionally, there is a widespread recommendation for the office to enhance its organization to avoid misplacing important documents like transcripts.
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Be very persistent with you application. Email or call to have any questions answered.
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Be more organized and stop losing transcripts.
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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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HOU
50% interviewees used HOU (HOU), with 25% using hou (hou) and 25% using Hobby (Hobby).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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10% Airplane
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85% Automobile
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5% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Econolodge (average ranking 6/10), with some staying at Holiday inn (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Econolodge
6/10
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Holiday inn
10/10
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Holiday Inn @ Astrodome
8/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (11%)
Faculty member (26%)
Other (7%)
Student (56%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (86%)
Neutral (14%)
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