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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

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Omaha, NE

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 as average compared to other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most rank this school as average compared to 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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately 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 moderately responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the biggest challenges in healthcare and the reasons for choosing pharmacy as a career path. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format interview with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy discussed various personal topics such as the last book read, influential individuals in their lives, and opportunities to ask questions, indicating a focus on getting to know the interviewee beyond academic qualifications.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy discussed involvement in community service activities and what they would do if not selected.
✅ 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 were neutral 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.
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 researching common questions online and on school websites, seeking advice from current students or professionals, and familiarizing themselves with the school or program they were applying to. Some also used resources like interview tips books and pharmacy websites to enhance their preparation.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the laid-back interview atmosphere, the size of the library, and the welcoming and friendly nature of the faculty and students. They appreciated feeling recruited and valued during the admissions process.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with disorganization, lack of knowledge from tour guides, uninformative interviews, and locations. Suggestions include improving organization, providing better training for tour guides, conducting more thorough interviews, and considering more convenient locations.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known the importance of dressing professionally, the overall duration of the process, and the time commitment required for the writing sample.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed frustration with disorganization, lack of engagement, and irrelevant questions during the interview process. They also highlighted positive experiences with friendly and welcoming interviewers who made them feel comfortable.
  • they were not organized, look like they have made their decision already and this interview is pointless.their questions were irrelevent.I have had interview in other school and really impressed me.the interviewers didn't introduced themselve and during the process kept looking at their watch and at the end didnot ask me if I have any question. They told me time is up.
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  • Overall, it was a great interview experience, very friendly place to be. They made me feel very relaxed and comfortabl. It will be a great place to go to school at!
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  • The interviewers grilled with lots of q's like a rapid fire quiz. They interview all in 1 day, so they take too long to respond to us. Compared to Creighton, its not well presented or organized.
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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve their interview process by providing more time for interviews to better assess candidates' qualifications and potential. Additionally, they recommended implementing a more holistic approach to admissions to ensure a fair evaluation of all applicants.
📍 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 out of 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

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
2011-12 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2009-10 Negatively ☹️ Good N/A
2009-10 Negatively ☹️ Great N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2009-10 No change 😐 N/A N/A
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