Lexington, KY
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.6
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 98 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios like choosing individuals for survival, motivations for pursuing pharmacy, personal influences, strengths and weaknesses, extracurricular activities, future goals, and the role of pharmacists beyond retail settings. Responses suggest a variety of questions related to personal experiences, career aspirations, qualities essential for pharmacy, and preparation for the profession, with some interviews structured in an MMI format possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
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They showed a list of 10 people (occupation, age, and gender) and asked me which 4 I would choose to be last 4 on Earth.
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30 minutes of questions about medical marijuana (agree, disagree, different from smoking how? Hospitals?)
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What event/person influenced you to become a pharmacist?
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Name one time you felt grateful.
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What is your goal as a pharmacist? How will you continue your education after becoming a pharmacist?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting questions asked at University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including perceptions of the pharmacy profession, leadership qualities, personal experiences with diversity, hobbies, concerns about the direction of pharmacy, and personal qualities. While some responses indicated a variety of thought-provoking questions, it's worth noting that the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the mention of nondisclosure agreements and the nature of the questions asked.
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Do you think pharmacies selling other products changes the perception of the profession?
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Name a leader you admire. What made them a great leader? How do you think you measure up to them as a leader?
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You are from out of state. Why did you choose to come to Kentucky?
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What is something you are good at? (I kept listing off things, and the interviewer didn't seem satisfied with any of them. I don't know what they wanted.)
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''What was a time that you were faced with social diversity and how did you deal with it?'' My answer was that I had actually read this question on an interview site and had been troubled with how I would answer it b/c I grew up in a life where diversity was minimized and that I would deal with a socially diverse person just like I would deal with any other person. I wouldn't notice their difference; I would see them as a person and deal with them like anyone else. I also got asked to talk about something that I am really good at in life. It wasn't in any certain context and it was very difficult to answer. I said that as corny as it sounds, I am a good friend and that I have proof in the fact that at the age of 27 I still have 9 girlfriends from highschool that I talk to every 2 weeks. I talked about how much energy it took to make sure that I kept in touch with them but how important that was to me. It seemed like a silly small thing, but it seemed to impress them immensely. Don't try to make up some grandiose answer. Just be real and you will come out on top.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as ethical dilemmas, uniqueness, conflicts, and reasons for choosing pharmacy over other healthcare professions. The interviews may have been in an MMI format with some respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements, while common questions included dealing with conflicts, personal traits for pharmacy, and concerns about entering the profession amidst healthcare advances.
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Specific questions about medical marijuana law. Really?
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Imagine you work for a corporation who've developed a product to help prolong the life of a child with X disease (can't remember what) by one year. However, this drug will not make any profit with all costs considered. Your company can make a wrinkle reducer that is similar to botox, not groundbreaking in any way but will generate substantial profit. What would you do?
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In concluding, the interviewer told me about an outstanding applicant that was international, had worked voluntarily for an organization to help AIDs, and just really knew exactly where she was going in life, etc. etc. Then asked me "so how can we remember you?" ummm...well after that story I didn't look very special by comparison. It was difficult to come up with a response to how I stand out, after I already anwsered questions about why I would be unique to UK, why I'm better than the other candidates, what specific skills make me suitable for this program, etc. So make sure you have a good conclusion prepared.
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What can you bring that is unique to UK?
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I think there was a question about working with people who are different than you.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.
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.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, studying common questions from resources like SDN, and researching the school's program. They also emphasized the importance of practicing responses to potential questions, reading pharmacy-related materials, and seeking advice from peers who had gone through the interview process.
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Mock interviews at my school
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Knew myself.
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Studied school, SDN
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Read SDN database, Pharmacy magazines, mock interview at my undergrad.
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this site is really helpful in knowing what sorts of questions they will ask.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the interviewers and faculty, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities and resources available. They appreciated the laid-back and conversational nature of the interviews, and the genuine interest shown in getting to know them as individuals.
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Building, students.
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Everything everything everything. The new building is incredible, people are extremely friendly and they let you know that they are there for YOU and they will make sure that you get the job/internship/residency YOU want after 4 years!
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The new building is truly beautiful and amazing. I hope to get accepted so I can be in those labs!
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The program is very prestigious.
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The new $130 million dollar building they are opening for the College of Pharmacy.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impressed by various aspects including the lack of on-campus interviews, high out-of-state tuition, uncomfortable interview settings, repetitive questions, and intimidating interview atmospheres. Suggestions include providing more welcoming interview environments, reducing repetitive questioning, and ensuring a smoother interview process for candidates.
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The hard follow up questions
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The admissions coordinator went out of her way to tell us how friendly all the interviewers are. Then went on to say how they are not allowed to give any form of non-verbal communication (smiling, nodding, laughing, hand gestures etc. Stone faced robots are not friendly at all. Interview questions needed some specific knowledge.
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Absolutely nothing.
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The post-interview info session made me feel like I'm going to be a failure if I don't get in to UK.
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I didn't like the location at all. I didn't realize Lexington had grown so much...but the urban planning was terrible. Still two lane roads and one way streets for the city of a population the same size as cities that have 4 lane highways going into them...makes traffic ridiculous. I didn't know it would be like Boston. Nowhere to park at all, the weather the day I went was gloomy, windy, and freezing. Construction everywhere. Also...no tour of the facilities.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time that interviews were not as stressful as imagined, and that interviewers were more interested in getting to know the applicants personally rather than grilling them on specific topics. They also suggested being prepared to ask questions, showcasing leadership skills, and being aware of the location logistics in advance.
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The complete lack of humanity that any of my interviewers demonstrated and the degree to which they expected answers on specific topics (medical marijuana, some pharmaceutical knowledge).
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Nothing.
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I felt adequately prepared, honestly.
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That I wouldn't like the city. I thought Kentucky would be gorgeous but I didn't realize UK was in the CENTER of the city and not on the outskirts. Although, if you're a city person you will probably like it I suppose.
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I wish that I had not been as nervous as I was prior to the interview. They aren't their to grill you or find out how smart you are. Someone looks over your grades and screens you before you get to the interview. These individuals are here to screen you on another level. They don't ask you about your grades or academics. They only want to get to know you as a person and find out out how well you do in social situations, why you want to be a pharmacist, what you like to do in your spare time, etc...
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally commented on the positive aspects of the school and interview process, with some expressing nerves but ultimately feeling at ease with the conversational style of the interviews. Suggestions included being oneself, preparing general answers, and not comparing oneself to other candidates during group interviews.
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Nice school, campus, students, blase interview process/interviewers.
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This school is the best I have seen so far and I got accepted to higher ranked schools. Ranking means nothing. UK is THE BEST school out there.
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Great school. Hope I make the cut.
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The interviews were very short. Too short I think. It is hard to get to know a person in 20 minutes. The first interview is a two-on-one with a faculty member and a practicing pharmacist. The 2nd interview is a group with three other interviewees. The group interview is not converstational-style so don't worry about competing for time to talk. They ask a question and each person answers the question. The two-on-one interviews is all about your specific skills, what makes you unique, why you're so great, why pharmacy, etc. The group interview is more practical application questions about the field of pharmacy. Where do you see pharmacy heading, what sort of changes do you think need to be made in pharmacy, etc.
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Great school, great atmosphere. Three different interviews. Individual, group and social.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their excellent work and encouraged them to continue their efforts.
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Keep up the awesome work!
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
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Blue Grass Airport
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LEX
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Marriott.
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At the location of the interviews
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Embassy Suites
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SpringHill Suites Marriott
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The Mariott where the interviews were held
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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