University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
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 revolved around scenario-based inquiries testing empathy, ethics, and communication skills, with a strong focus on handling stressful situations, conflicts within group work, and personal coping strategies. Some respondents mentioned being asked about their specific reasons for choosing pharmacy, their favorite classes, and their research into pharmacy programs, indicating a mix of behavioral, situational, and motivational questions in the interviews.
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Empathy scenario based
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Scenario based
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Society scenario based
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Behavioral question based on a scenario
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Communication skills test based on scenario
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics including communication skills, teamwork in challenging situations, impact of sports, beliefs in reincarnation, handling conflict, dealing with discrimination, hobbies, and significant life moments. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses alluding to nondisclosure agreements and standardized questioning.
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My view on a situation
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The communication skills test
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Teamwork: if you work in a team in a inpatient clinic, and your teammate keeps leaving early because he said he had some personal problems. what would you do?
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none
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How have sports played a role/impacted your life?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as handling conflicts, ethical dilemmas, and personal biases. Additionally, the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with possible nondisclosure agreements in place, as indicated by the mention of non-behavioral questions and defining terms by interviewers.
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The production question
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The ethical question
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if you are working in a retail pharmacy store and there is a policy that ban tobacco containing drugs. you actually like the policy but your manager doesn't because he is worried about the money loss. how would you go to persuade him?
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None
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Tell me about a time you were prejudice and how it came back to impact you later.
🤝 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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united
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Midway
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MDW
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Chicago Midway
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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congress plaza
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UIC Marriott
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The Whyndham Blake
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Hilton Garden Inn
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?
The most common feedback shared by applicants on how they prepared for the interview includes utilizing resources like SDN for interview feedback and practicing with behavioral-based questions. Many applicants also emphasized the importance of researching the school, reviewing personal statements, and engaging in mock interviews to feel more confident and prepared.
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Don't bother just go in open-minded
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Watched a video about multiple mini interviews sent by the college of pharmacy.
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SDN (which didn't help much because I didn't know about MMI). mock interview
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SDN, learned about faculty at UIC....
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researched the school
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the student ambassadors, faculty, and staff at UIC. They appreciated the welcoming atmosphere, relaxed interview process, and the genuine interest shown by interviewers, creating a positive and comfortable experience during the visit. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with most applicants feeling well-supported and informed throughout the interview process.
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The student ambassadors were very prepared for our questions
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The student ambassadors who led the interview were very enthusiastic about the school and the MMI process was also very fun and impressive.
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the tour of the school and the school is larger than I expected.
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Admissions committee was too fast in letting me know that I got accepted in 3-4 hrs from the time of interview.
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how short it was
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions regarding the lack of a provided lunch, outdated facilities, lack of personal attention during the interview process, and a perceived lack of enthusiasm from current students. Suggestions included addressing facility improvements, enhancing interview privacy, and providing a more engaging campus tour experience.
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No lunch provided just water and chips!
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the interview process doesn't evaluate the personality of the interviewees.
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nothing really, I was hoping to get into Chicago campus but got in at Rockford.
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all classes were in one building
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I had other questions afterwards for a counselor and she barely had time for me. I thought it was kind of rude.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time that interviews were more relaxed and conversational, rather than stressful. They also suggest not arriving too early, being prepared for Chicago weather, and being aware of the focus on research and clinical pharmacy in the program.
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To not bother taking any purse with me and to eat first and not come too early.
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MMI type of interview (make sure you know it!) They say there is no specific answers to each questions, but IN MY OPINION - THEY HAVE AN ANSWER THAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR. SO TO ME THERE IS A RIGHT ANSWER!!!! Also they don't publish their admission data online.
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nothing
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The Rockford Campus is one buidling in the middle of a residential area in Rockford.
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that it ended so early so i could have told my ride to wait outside
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process at UIC to be relaxed and conversational, with friendly interviewers and student ambassadors providing a welcoming environment. The feedback emphasized the importance of being yourself, staying relaxed, and engaging in a positive experience during the interview.
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It was an okay school and I wish I could get in.
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superior pharmacy program than most, however, ugly and dull looking buildings. In the middle of the Illinois medical district though, which is pretty cool. In chicago, so places to eat, drink, and enjoy oneself is not limited
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UIC may get back to you very quickly with an admissions decision.
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A lot of situational questions. I felt like some of the questions weren't even clear to my interviewer. When I asked her to clarify one, she had to read over the question- she had a paper with the questions she was supposed to ask me. But she was very nice!
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Relax. If you made it to the interview, you deserve to be a student there. Prove it to them. Have some experiences in the back of your mind to pull from when answering the questions. Don't overrehearse.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication by providing more information before interviews and keeping applicants informed about their application status. They also recommend using online platforms for supplemental applications and updating applicants through a dedicated website.
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Communicate with students after interviews don't become mute
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Give an introduction of the school and program prior to having an interview. Sending emails regarding the interview process before the interview.
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None, Keep up the good work.
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online supplemental application
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update application statuses via a UIC website for applicants
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