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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy

Omaha, NE

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents were neutral 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 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
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Applicants commonly reported being asked about the biggest challenges in healthcare, their future goals, qualities for a pharmacist, reasons for choosing pharmacy, the last book they read, and their volunteer experiences during medical school interviews. These questions aim to assess critical thinking, career motivation, personal attributes, and community engagement.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy discussed personal reading habits, influential individuals in their lives, and encouraged questions for the interviewers.

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 Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 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.
No responses

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 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?

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 moderately friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching common questions, reading information from sources like the school's website, online resources, and utilizing interview tips books. They also sought advice from current students, pharmacists, and pharmacy websites to better understand the interview process and expectations.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the laid-back interview atmosphere, the extensive library resources, and the welcoming and friendly demeanor of the faculty and students. They appreciated feeling recruited rather than having to plead for admission.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of organization, unpreparedness of staff, and inadequacy of the interview process. They felt that the location, tour guides, and interviewers did not meet their expectations, leading to a negative impression. Suggestions included improving organization, ensuring staff are knowledgeable and prepared, and refining interview questions to better assess candidates.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known to wear a suit if male, that the process typically takes around half an hour, 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. On the other hand, some found the interview experience friendly and welcoming, contrasting it with other schools. Overall, suggestions include improving organization, ensuring interviewer engagement, and relevance of questions asked.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the short interview process and recommended a more thorough and comprehensive evaluation to make fair admission decisions. They suggested that the admissions office should consider implementing longer interviews or additional evaluation methods to better assess candidates' qualifications and potential.