University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Houston, 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 include inquiries about handling stress, time management, decision-making (good and bad), past regrets, overcoming obstacles, career goals, and reasons for choosing pharmacy over other healthcare professions. Some respondents also mentioned a conversational interview style related to personal experiences and interests, while others highlighted questions about specific scenarios demonstrating skills like assertiveness, empathy, and adaptability.
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A job as a pharmacist is repetitive. What will you do to not become bored with it?
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Tell us about a time you were trying something new for the first time. What was the out come and what will do next time to improve results?
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Tell us about yourself.
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Tell us about a time when you had to be assertive
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Tell us about yourself
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Houston College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as handling personal regrets, decision-making, time management, and ethical dilemmas. The interview format appeared to be an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the diverse range of situational and behavioral questions, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement given the mention of unexpected topics and non-disclosure in some 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.
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 discuss times when expectations were not met, handle opposition in a group, reflect on regrets, and make decisions regarding ethical dilemmas like selling Plan B to a minor. Some responses indicated a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, potentially involving nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted the importance of preparedness for questions on personal traits, regrets, and decision-making.
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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?
🤝 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 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 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 William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
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Hobby
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HOU
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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Holiday inn
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Holiday Inn @ Astrodome
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Econolodge
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Best Western Medical Center
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 reviewing mock interview questions, using resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN), and practicing with friends or on their own. Many focused on researching the school, reviewing personal statements and questionnaires, and ensuring they were well-rested for the interview.
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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 impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, noting the friendliness and openness of the staff, faculty, and current students. They appreciated the low-stress interview process, the opportunity to interact with pharmacy students, and the overall organization of the day. Many highlighted the welcoming and enthusiastic nature of everyone involved and the sense of community at the school.
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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 organization and noise during the interview process, particularly during the writing exercises and group interviews. Suggestions were made to improve the overall experience by providing a more structured and quieter environment for these activities.
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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 the one-on-one interview as a conversation, actively participate in the teamwork exercise, and not stress as much beforehand. They also mentioned the friendliness of everyone involved, the laid-back nature of the interview process, and the presence of students and faculty during group exercises. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of interacting with other applicants, being prepared for the group interview, and the potential for a shorter interview duration than scheduled.
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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
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally appreciated the welcoming and organized nature of the interview process at UH, with positive interactions with faculty, staff, and current students. Suggestions include being relaxed, engaging in the group exercise, and preparing questions for the one-on-one interview.
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication by being more persistent in addressing inquiries and questions, as well as enhancing their organization to prevent the misplacement of 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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