University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary
Dallas, TX
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 respondents rank this school below 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?
Medical school applicants were commonly asked about their motivations for choosing pharmacy, how they perceive the field evolving, stress management techniques, and their activities in free time. Additionally, some respondents mentioned being questioned about their embarrassing moments and how they coped with them. Notably, discussions often began with feedback on the PharmCAS essay, indicating a thorough review process, possibly in an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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How do you think the field of pharmacy is changing?
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Why pharmacy?
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They only had the PharmCAS essay, so they normally started with a comment or two on that. One lady told everybody who talked to her that that she didn't like their essay.
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How do you manage stress?
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What do you do in your free time?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Pharmacy discussed family dynamics and personal perceptions, with an emphasis on how one responds to compliments.
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What do you think about automation?
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Talk about your family. He went on by asking all types of question about my family and seemed to take a genuine interest in them.
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Tell me about your family.
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What do you say when people tell you you're pretty?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios including describing a conflict with a coworker, proposing a solution to enhance healthcare collaboration between physicians and pharmacists, and addressing leadership experiences.
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None of the questions were particularly difficult. Maybe leadership because I really didn't have any.
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Tell me about a specific time when you had a conflict with a coworker and how it turned it (and they would only accept a SPECIFIC time).
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If you could create a solution to increase adequate healthcare provided by the joint work of a physician and pharmacist, what would that solution be?
✅ 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 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 reviewing common interview questions, practicing responses either out loud or by themselves, and revisiting their personal statements to reinforce their motivation for the position.
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SDN questions + UNT website
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I had a Microbio exam that same day, so I just went over some of the basic questions that were asked in my previous interviews.
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Talking to myself
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Reread my personal statement and focused on why I want to become a pharmacist
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the program's quality exceeding expectations, the supportive faculty and staff, well-organized schedule, and modern facilities despite ongoing construction. They appreciated the personal attention, up-to-date technology, and the overall welcoming environment.
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The program seemed to be doing a lot better than I expected. It's in a health center so it seems like it will get accreditation.
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Nice faculty/staff. Good facilities from what I was able to see...
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The admissions staff, the facilities
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Well-organized schedule, there was only a small group of other applicants there at the same time as I was
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Everyone was extremely helpful and very friendly. Even though the school is still under construction, I was very impressed by all of the up-to-date facilities and state of the art technology in place.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions of uninterested interviewers, disorganization in the interview process, overly casual or lax interviewers, and a lack of relevant questions during interviews. Suggestions included ensuring interviewers are engaged, improving organization to reduce stress for applicants, and providing more focused and meaningful interview questions to assess candidates effectively.
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My professor interviewer seemed extremely uninterested.
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There were times during the process that felt a little unorganized. You are basically running all over the different buildings finding out where you're supposed to be. They gave us a map though, which was nice. There were times when I was just waiting alone in a room just waiting for the rest of the interviewers to be done.
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One of the interviews was oddly casual
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One of the interviewers was a little too lax. She didn't ask me questions that pertained to getting to know me, so I left the interview completely unsure of what she would have to say about me at the committee review.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time that their PharmCAS essay would be discussed during the interview and that interview styles can vary greatly. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of being prepared on what to bring and what not to bring to the interview.
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That they were going to have our PharmCAS essay at the interview. Also, one of my interviews was very relaxed while the other was pretty stressful. I felt like they played good cop/bad cop.
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What to/not to bring
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the interview process, with some concerns regarding accreditation and faculty resources. They appreciated the welcoming environment and professional nature of the interviews, but expressed worries about the school's accreditation status and faculty recruitment.
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Overall day was okay, but very disappointed that none of the students came and talked to us. We had a video tour, which makes it seem like they have something to hide.
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I had 2 separate interview times with 2 different faculty members. One of them talked more about pharmacy and its importance. The other one just got to know me as a person (my family, my education, etc.). They were really nice though and made me feel welcomed. The whole interview process was fairly well-structured and professional given that this is only their second time. This is the only school that I applied to that wasn't accredited and honestly the things they said kind of scared me. First of all, they are only in pre-candidate stage. Yes I know that's just part of the process of becoming accredited, but I kept thinking... what if it doesn't get accredited on time like UCSD (if at all). They also said they were still in the process of finding faculty. Again just another normal part of the process, but what if they didn't find enough? What if they don't have enough rotation sites, etc. But honestly, I am very paranoid and these things just set off my paranoia alarm. UNT COP is part of the UNTHSC which is very well respected all throughout Texas with years and years of experience in other health-related fields. This means they have the technology, the reputation, and probably the money to bring this program to full accreditation in no time. So unless you're a paranoid freak like me, everything seems like it's going to be fine.
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Enjoyable experience, nothing too stressful
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Overall it was a good experience. Everyone on staff there was extremely helpful and friendly and I didn't feel like I was under immense pressure to impress.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants have suggested that the admissions office improve their email communication by responding more professionally and thoughtfully. Additionally, there is a consensus among applicants that the admissions office should reconsider the use of virtual tours.
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They need to learn how to properly reply to emails. I sent them a very well organized, formatted email and I got a very rude 1 line reply with no signature. Also, no more virtual tours please.
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No more virtual tours. I'm not sure every interview date got one, but mine did (weather was perfect for a tour).
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Nothing, the admissions staff are wonderful!
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None, they were all very friendly and extremely eager to help
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
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 Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Extended Stay America
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Extended Stay America
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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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All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2013-14 | No change 😐 | Good | N/A |
| 2013-14 | No change 😐 | Average | N/A |
| 2013-14 | Negatively ☹️ | Poor | N/A |
| 2013-14 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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