Albuquerque, NM
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 based on user responses include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for choosing pharmacy, weaknesses and failures they have overcome, specific interests within the field, academic performance and personal statements, as well as questions about personal experiences, influences, and future plans in pharmacy. The interviews may have been in MMI format, as indicated by the variety of questions tailored to each candidate, and respondents might have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked.
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Why pharmacy and not any other health field?
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Why pharmacy instead of another health care profession?
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Tell us about one of your weaknesses.
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How did you over come a failure?
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Introduce yourself/why pharmacy.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics including personal challenges, leadership contributions, motivations for choosing pharmacy, and reflections on personal achievements and regrets. Some responses indicated a focus on the personal statement and honesty, while others highlighted questions about books read, motivations for studying in New Mexico, and balancing work and academic commitments. It's worth noting that some responses suggest the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Do you see yourself moving out here, or somewhere else?
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What does pharmaceutical care entail?
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There weren't really any. All of my questions came from here. Just be prepared to explain holes in your application.
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If you could be any drug, what would it be and why?
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What was the last book you read? do in your free time?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy discussed a range of topics including explaining why pharmacy over other healthcare fields, addressing past academic challenges like low grades, discussing failures and how they were overcome, and identifying strengths and weaknesses related to studying at the school. Some respondents mentioned encountering regular job interview questions and character inquiries, while others highlighted specific queries about academic performance in courses like Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry.
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Why pharmacy instead of any other healthcare field
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Low GPA? How could I have changed that.
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They asked a few questions about some bad grades I got as a freshman
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What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of studying at this particular school?
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What are your three failures in life? And how did you overcome them?
✅ 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 average 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 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.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as the Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews, and reviewing interview questions. Suggestions included practicing with friends, reading up on industry trends, seeking guidance from admissions counselors, and participating in mock interviews to ensure readiness and confidence.
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Student Doctor network and mock interviews.
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I didn't. Looked at this page once, but forgot. Just expected normal interview.
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SDN, mock interviews
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SDN forums and talking with a few people.
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SDN, mock interviews, interview seminar at a pre-pharmacy meeting
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the stress-free and supportive interview process, the high-tech facilities and resources available on campus, the welcoming and enthusiastic staff and students, as well as the innovative programs and opportunities offered by the school. Additionally, the sense of community, personalized interactions with faculty, and the passion exhibited by current students for their education and career path were highlighted as standout aspects of the experience.
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I as the first group to interview so I was able to relax during the financial aid presentation and the campus tour.
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The school's facilities. Very high tech and nice. Really big campus.
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The entire interview process was extremely stress-free, friendly and filled with very supportive people.
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The program was wonderful, price for both in-state and out-of-state students. Out-of-state only has to pay out-of-state tuition the first year, then they are considered in-state students. Diversity of the program and areas to dive into. They also have international opportunities :) The faculty seem to be extremely friendly and really cared about our experience, they tried to make it very comfortable.
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The clinical pharmacist that interviewed me was amazing.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about aspects such as the difficulty in finding the location, unimpressive interviewers, long wait times, lack of diversity in interviewees, and unexpected weather conditions impacting their experience. Suggestions included better directions to the location, improving interviewer professionalism, reducing wait times, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all applicants.
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The writing exercise was really easy, but I didn't like that we had to do that right before our interview.
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The directions to the place! I think the school is prestigious, but it aims toward pleasing their area. For example, they teach about native american remedies. I don't know how much use that would be for me. Also, most of the people that were interviewed came from UNM so they already know some of the staff and students. As an out of state, I felt left out already.
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Nothing. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process.
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Honestly nothing!
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The student interviewer was not amazing. he was a bit grumpy and asked most of the questions
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the need for comfortable shoes for the whole campus tour, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly applicants, and specific details about the program or institution, such as the focus on bagels, grading considerations beyond prerequisites, and potential issues like lack of resources or probation status. They also noted the importance of researching the city and being prepared for parking challenges.
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That they were just serving bagels. I didn't eat much anyways.
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Nothing really.
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The tour is of the WHOLE North Campus, so wear comfortable shoes.
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tour involves moderate walking around the campus so try to wear comfortable shoes
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Nothing, I felt prepared
What are your general comments?
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants are that the interviews were friendly, focused on personality, and low-stress, with some mentioning the need to be prepared to discuss any bad grades. Additionally, applicants appreciated the informative and well-organized nature of the interview process, with some feeling confident about their chances of acceptance due to their preparation and performance during the interview.
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My interviewers were young, hip and so friendly. They seemed really curious about my personality, and I think the questions you get will be different from whoever you get. Some people said that the interviewers tried to kind of "break" them when they saw a bad grade in their transcript, so they were quite inquisitive if you have a bad grade. So be prepared to answer it. Other than that, they kind of had a normal guideline I think of typical questions. The cost is low after the first year if you're out of state (18100). It makes me want to go here, but certain things kind of throw me off about the school. I don't know. It seems good on paper, but I am scared. A lot of the students kind of expressed that the school seemed a lot harder then their undergrad, but I wonder if thats because they are from UNM.
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The interview here is mostly about judging your personality. I didn't think my student interviewer liked me all that much but then I got an acceptance letter a week later so... just be yourself.
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Overall the school is great. Everyone was very friendly and it was overall a pretty low-stress experience. The interview was very casual - they just want to get to know you.
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30 minute essay portion before 30 minute interview so read up on health related issues (Medicare, ethics, etc.)
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It's nerve racking like any other interview, but try to enjoy the day. Remember you are there because they want to accept you.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their quick response times and efficient communication, with many noting receiving acceptances shortly after their interviews.
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They were super fast with responses. I got an acceptance less than a week after my interview.
📍 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used John Wayne Airport (SNA)
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ABQ
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John Wayne Airport
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 user responses is Hyatt Place.
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Extended Stay
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Hyatt Place
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Ramada Limited
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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