Missoula, MT
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
9.3
Exceptional
Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.
Based on 39 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 about handling challenging situations in a pharmacy, future career goals, opinions on healthcare policies, reasons for pursuing a pharmacy career, and personal introductions. These responses suggest a focus on problem-solving skills, long-term aspirations, healthcare knowledge, motivation for entering the field, and self-awareness during the interview process.
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If you were working a slow shift at a pharmacy and realized that you had a big paper due the next morning that you completely forgot about, what do you do?
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Scenario: You are a pharmacists. Congratulations. What would happen if a prescription came in and your technicians could not read it? How would you handle the situation?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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What is your current opinion of the Obama Healthcare plan?
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Why do you want to pursue pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy discussed various topics including choosing an animal to embody, identifying challenging academic courses, pinpointing a key aspect of their application, specifying a pharmacy specialization of interest, and recounting ethical dilemmas encountered in pharmacy settings.
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If you could be one animal what would it be and why?
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What was your most difficult class?
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If we focused on one single area of your application what would it be? ..ie, grades, PCAT, skills, etc...
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What field of pharmacy would you like to go into?
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What is an ethical situation you have faced while working in a pharmacy?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios, including academic integrity, self-reflection, and societal challenges. These questions may provide insight into problem-solving skills, values, and critical thinking abilities sought in potential pharmacy students.
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What would you do if you caught another student looking at your paper during an exam?
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Is there anything else you feel that we should ask you? (If you get this one I think a good comeback would be to tell them why you want to go to their school of pharmacy. This question caught me off guard, but that is what I would have done in retrospect because they never specifically asked me why I wanted to attend their school.)
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What is a question you thought we would ask, and then answer it.
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What superhero would you be?
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What is the biggest challenge in your generation?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low 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 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.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, researching potential questions online, practicing with friends, reviewing resources like SDN, and ensuring appropriate attire and presentation for a virtual interview. These methods helped them feel more confident, polished their responses, and familiarized them with common interview questions and techniques.
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I did a mock interview and looked at potential questions on the internet the week before the interview.
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Clean attire, dress to account for the webcam. Make sure to keep eye contact, clean surrounding area.
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Having a friend ask me aloud questions found here on SDN.
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SDN and other pharmacy interviews.
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A videotaped mock interview, practicing questions in front of mirror and with friends.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed with the friendliness and openness of the interview panel, including the involvement of current students in the process. They appreciated the welcoming atmosphere, effective communication, and supportive faculty at the institution. Suggestions included continuing to maintain a friendly and organized interview process.
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The pharmacy students help out with the interview a lot. They have many forums for the candidates and help us get to where we need to be at the right time. Everyone was excited to be there.
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Openness and friendliness of the panel. 4th year student was also present and I was able to speak to the student personally after the professor left the room.
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The atmosphere was very friendly and I felt welcomed rather than intimidated.
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Communication was easy at MT because their pharm secretary, Erika, does a very good job.
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Interviewers were very nice and made me feel comfortable.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed frustration with navigating to the UM Skaggs School of Pharmacy due to confusing signage and one-way streets. Additionally, the cramped interview room, which was a professor's office, was highlighted as a negative aspect. Suggestions included improving directions to the campus and providing more spacious and appropriate interview settings.
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Nothing
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Getting to UM SKaggs school of Pharm was a joke because there's many one way streets and the signs are not very clear (including their custom made map). The campus is like in a corner of Missoula and you feel like your crammed between mountains.
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The room we interviewed in was a professors office, so it was a little squished.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to approach the interview as a two-way evaluation process, focusing on both showcasing themselves and assessing the school fit. Additionally, many applicants expressed the need for more information on logistical considerations such as travel costs and interview format.
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Breathe and enjoy yourself. They are interviewing you for their school and you are interviewing them to see if their school is right for you.
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For out of staters the cheapest roundtrip flight to the nearest airport in Missoula was approx. $650! I ended up driving instead, but the out of stater must also consider the odds of being accepted. The interview doesn't mean your going to get accepted and certain schools are more expensive than others to interview at.
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The interview is very short, and I didn't know if it was open or closed file.
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None
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally appreciated the remote interview option, the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at Montana pharmacy faculty, and the efforts made by Skaggs to impress them during the interview process. They also highlighted the stress-free and well-organized nature of the interview experience.
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Options to have remote interviews. Dress to impress as colors tend to fade via webcam.
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Montana pharmacy faculty were very courteous, respectful, and helpful. I got the impression that UM pharm takes care of their students and the students have a tremendous amount of support to rely on through pharm school.
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Skaggs made a very good impression on me, unlike other interviews where it felt like I had to impress them, at Montana it seemed like they were trying just as hard to impress me!
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Wonderful people and the place is all very new and nice. There was no stress really involved and it was very well organized so we only had to be there a half a day!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 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.
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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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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 **Quality Inn**.
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Quality Inn
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Super 8
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?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2016-17 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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