University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy, coping with stress, handling ethical dilemmas, addressing academic challenges, discussing healthcare issues like medication prices and role expansion, and making decisions in team settings. Some respondents mentioned MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process where specific questions were not disclosed due to confidentiality requirements.
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Tell me about yourself
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We recently changed our oath (something about diversity) what does this mean to you
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What study techniques would you need to change to transition into professional student
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How do I plan to manage the transition and stress related to pharmacy school
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What time management and study habits do I have that will need to be adjusted for pharmacy school?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including times of overcoming mistakes, reliance in difficult situations, measuring happiness, ethical dilemmas in group projects, and preferences for reality TV shows. Some responses hinted at the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, suggesting potential nondisclosure agreements, while other questions focused on cultural competence, ethics in pharmacy practice, personal attributes, and hypothetical scenarios related to pharmacy and healthcare.
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What was a time you made a mistake and how do you make sure it doesn’t happen again.
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Who do I rely on the most in difficult situations?
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How do you measure happiness?
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The group project will be the most challenging one, as it is an ethical issue?
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If you could be on a reality TV show, which one would it be
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy discussed a range of topics including ethical scenarios, diversity contributions, future trends in pharmacy, handling challenging situations with patients, and addressing professional dilemmas. Many respondents mentioned scenarios involving ethical decision-making, patient care challenges, and hypothetical scenarios related to pharmacy practice, while some highlighted questions on personal character traits and future aspirations in the field.
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What can you add to this program? (confusing)
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What about your character makes you suitable to start a professional degree?
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Name a time when you failed.
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Group project + Essay (both concerning ethical issues)
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How would you prepare and contribute to the diversity of Baltimore?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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IAD
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Baltimore
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BWI
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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quaily inn
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holiday inn
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Sheriton
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Sheraton
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Radisson
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 average.
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by utilizing resources like SDN (Student Doctor Network), practicing with friends, reading interview books, and researching the school's website. They also focused on reviewing common interview questions, staying updated on current pharmacy news, and practicing articulating their reasons for pursuing pharmacy as a career.
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SDN and rehearsing with a friend.
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Interview books.
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SDN helped tremendously. Almost 90% of questions came from here
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Read SDN, researched what was on the website.
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SDN, mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the conversational and comfortable faculty interviews, the laid-back and welcoming atmosphere, the friendliness and enthusiasm of both students and faculty, the impressive facilities, and the well-organized and stress-free interview process. They appreciated the personalized and conversational nature of the interviews, the enthusiasm and positivity of the faculty and students, and the overall welcoming environment of the school.
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The faculty interview was very conversational and comfortable.
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Everyone was pretty laid back and welcoming.
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The one-on-one interviews are very relaxed and conversation-like
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Everything pretty much.
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The students really loved the school.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the lack of friendliness and enthusiasm from staff and students, the safety concerns related to the Baltimore area, the disorganized or incomplete tour of the campus, and the underwhelming or stressful group interview process. Suggestions included improving the welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the tour experience, highlighting safety measures, and ensuring a more engaging and structured interview process.
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Students seemed uninterested in the interview, just read questions blankly.
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Bad neighborhood.
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The welcome staff could be a bit more friendly and helpful. They did mention my round of interview was the 2nd to last they would conduct for this semester, so it's understandable
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nothing
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Baltimore is not safe.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time that interviews are self-guided, to bring snacks and water, and to be prepared for multiple interviews throughout the morning. They also suggest researching the professors, bringing a pencil for the essay, and not stressing too much about the process.
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The interviews are self-guided, therefore you will need to find the rooms and locations of the interviews on your own. Prepare to ask questions about locations or look for a while, as it is not always obvious.
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Students would interview me.
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Eat a huge meal beforehand, bc you will get hungry
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Not to be stressed because everyone is so nice and trying to make you feel comfortable
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A lot of the students are on the admissions committee, including tour guides.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, praising the facilities, faculty, and students. Some suggestions included improving the interview process by providing more information about the school and its programs, offering a tour of the facilities, and ensuring professionalism during interviews.
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I liked the facility more than I thought I would, though it was unsettling how many different times we were warned about unsafety in Baltimore.
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It's a good place to go to school
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It all looks very exciting, there's always some sort of activity going on in the school.
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Simply put, amazing school. Admissions committee was quick with responding after email. There's no other school that tops this one!
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The school, faculty and students I met impressed me so positively that it is now my top choice for pharmacy school (I'm from out of state and was initially set on staying in my home state). Environment is important to me and this school had the best vibe out of all I interviewed for. I found the faculty and students not only knowledgeable and down to earth, but also engaging and welcoming overall. The pharmacy building is also new and pretty, which is a nice plus. Although I dislike the downtown location and was not prepared to go somewhere so far from my home state, they impressed me so much that I wouldn't pass up the chance to come here if accepted!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Many applicants suggested that the admissions office should improve security measures, such as checking IDs during check-in. Other common suggestions included offering food for interviewees after a certain duration, providing timely responses to emails, and ensuring that only scheduled individuals are present during interviews.
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They should check IDs during check in. I was sketched out that they never verified that I was who I said I was. Seemed unprofessional.
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none, they were super nice.
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They should offer food for interviewees after 3 hours of interview
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The admissions office did not always return my emails, especially the emails I sent before I submitted my application.
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None- admissions office was very prompt and friendly!
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