Princess Anne, MD
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
HBCU
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.1
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 17 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 (100%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (67%)
Average (33%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly praised the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere during their interviews, noting that the faculty and staff were supportive and created a conversational rather than stressful environment.
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The faculty/staff are amazing and so welcoming to all of us on my interview day. I didn't think it'd be as relaxed as it was. To me, all the mini one-on-one interviews seemed more like conversations rather than a stressful interview.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
53 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.3 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
33% Open-File
67% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
0% Virtual
100% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
UMES-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 53 minutes, with an average of 3.3 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 67% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios about conflict resolution within a group, communication challenges, and personal experiences with hands-on projects. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements during their interviews.
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Talk about a time where 2 individuals didn’t get along in a group and how did you get them to work together
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A handful of "tell me about a time when you...." questions (solved a conflict, weren't able to get your message across correctly, etc.)
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Do you make things with your hands? If so, what do/did you make?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as reasons for choosing UMES and pharmacy, managing stress, handling diverse situations, overcoming setbacks, and crafting abilities. The responses indicated a focus on standard interview questions, suggesting a traditional interview format rather than an MMI, with one unique question about hands-on creativity.
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All were standard questions, asked why UMES, why pharmacy, how do you manage stressful situations, have you come across individuals from a different background and how do you handle those situations, have you had a setback and what did you do to overcome it etc.
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N/A - They were all pretty standard questions.
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Do you make things with your hands? If so, what do/did you make?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by seeking advice from previous students, researching sample interview questions online, and leveraging resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN). They also reviewed common interview questions and reached out to current students at the school for insights and guidance.
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Asked previous students and looked up sample interview questions online
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Looked through some common interview questions and skimmed SDN.
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Read other interview questions to other schools, asked students who currently attended the school.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy discussed conflict resolution experiences. Some respondents noted that interviewers allowed extra time for thinking through questions, with no specific mention of MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
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None of the questions were too difficult. My interviewer let me think more on one of the questions which we then came back to after going through the rest of the questions.
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When have you had a conflict and how did you handle it?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and positivity of the staff during the interview process, noting that the interactions felt conversational and welcoming. The positive and inviting atmosphere created by the faculty and staff left a strong impression on applicants.
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All of the staff were really friendly and inviting. The interviews were more like conversations
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How friendly the faculty/staff were during the interview process.
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The staff there was very positive and inviting.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions when encountering unfriendly interviewers or panelists, which made them feel uneasy and affected their performance. It is suggested that interviewers strive to create a welcoming and positive environment to help applicants feel more at ease and perform their best.
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The first professor interviewing me didn't seem too friendly. That made me feel like I didn't do as well as I thought.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known to prepare and practice answers for basic questions like strengths and weaknesses, and to remember to relax and be themselves during the interview process. This advice emphasizes the importance of preparation balanced with authenticity to navigate interviews successfully.
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Definitely have written/prepared answers for all basic questions like weakness/strengths and make sure to practice what you are going to say and how to say it.
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To just relax and be yourself. The interview itself wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be. The interviewers were patient and understanding.
🤝 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?
It appears that there were no specific suggestions provided by applicants regarding the admissions office.
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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
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 Home or at home.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Faculty member (50%)
Student (50%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (100%)
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