University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary
Laramie, WY
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.1
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 58 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 average.
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 average.
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 the reasons for pursuing pharmacy, handling challenging decisions, managing stress, exploring career options with a Pharm.D, discussing the current landscape of pharmacy, and reflecting on discrepancies between GPA and PCAT scores. Some respondents also mentioned a closed file interview format, possibly indicating an MMI setup with nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Why Pharmacy?
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Describe a time when a decision you made was justifiably challenged, and how did you react?
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How do you deal with stress?
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Name all of the different things you can do with a Pharm.D?
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advantages/disadvantages in Pharmacy today?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like leaving a page blank on a test, handling medication denial by a doctor, and assisting a homeless person with limited funds for prescriptions. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses that mention nondisclosure agreements, with a mix of ethical dilemmas, personal motivations for pharmacy, and stress management inquiries commonly asked.
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You leave a page blank on a test and it's worth half the points. What would you do?
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Why are there discrepancies in your gpa?
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What would you do if medication was denied by the doctor?
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Name all the different things you can do with your Pharm.D. degree?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios involving ethical dilemmas, customer interactions, test-taking strategies, and utilizing previous degrees. These questions reflect real-world challenges pharmacists may encounter and assess critical thinking abilities.
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If a person came to your pharmacy and was "drug-seeking", how would you act towards that person and/or how would you handle the situation?
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If you were a Pharmacist and the Pharmacy Manager refused to dispense a medication based on his moral beliefs, what would you do?
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You leave a page of the test blank on accident - what do you do?
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How would you use your previous degree in conjunction with a PharmD?
✅ 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by engaging in mock questions, reviewing their application, seeking advice from SDN and pharmacists, researching the school and its programs, and generating questions to ask during the interview. Many also participated in mock interviews with friends and family to practice their responses.
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Mock questions.
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Read over application mainly.
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SDN, looked over PharmCAS app essay, mock interviewed with friends and family, read the Wyoming Scripts Newsletter
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sdn, friends, flashcards, school website
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SDN, Mock interviewing with various people, Talking to pharmacists, Reading about issues in pharmacy, researching the school before the interview, generating questions I wanted to ask
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the quality of the faculty, the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the campus, the recognition of the degree, and the small class sizes. Many also appreciated the campus facilities, student activities, and the high NAPLEX pass rate. Suggestions included maintaining the positive atmosphere and continuing to focus on personalized interactions with prospective students.
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Quality of the faculty, recognition of the degree from University of Wyoming, produce great Pharmacists.
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Friendliness and excitement of the staff and students
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The campus was large, had some unique historical buildings and had a huge gym!
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The beautiful campus, many student activities, on site gym.
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I really liked the people. They were very nice. The town is very easy to navigate and the atmosphere of the college is very picturesque.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to the town's limited amenities, outdated facilities, lack of activities, and unimpressive campus tours. Suggestions included improving facilities, showcasing more of the campus during tours, and addressing the lack of cultural and entertainment options in the town.
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The town....
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No tour of the facilities.
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It seemed like the only place open in the Laramie after 10pm was WalMart (ie. not much culture)
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The location of the campus. It seems like the only thing that's keeping Laramie alive is UWyoming.
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The facilities were fairly old. A new building has been attached to the old. Most of rooms utilized by pharmacy students are located in the old portion plus they are scattered throughout several levels of the building.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known not to stress over certain tests or exams, to expect a focus on ethical questions, and to pay close attention to financial aid issues. Additionally, many suggest preparing for interviews and understanding the competitive nature of the selection process.
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That the math test/essay wouldn't be anything to freak out over.
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Not to stress about the competency exam because it's not something you can prepare or study for, just common sense.
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That they were going to ask a lot of ethical questions.
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Pay attention to financial aid issues, there are some instances in which it is not really available. They really do not want students working while they are in pharmacy school. They stressed this fact, although some do anyways.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the school to be personable and friendly, with a stress-free interview process. They recommended being prepared for basic questions about personality, staying calm, and engaging in conversations with current students during the interview day.
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This is a good school, but Laramie is not the nicest place. The weather can really blow!
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They asked us not to share the questions we were asked, but I can tell you that there was nothing too crazy. Just bone up on your application and be ready to answer some basic questions about your personality. The interview is not stressful.
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The staff was friendly, the Dean came and talked to the students and was very approachable, and overall the school seemed like a very personable place.
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Writing exam and competency exam were fairly easy. Don't be intimidated by them.
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The process begins with a welcome from the Dean, tour of the facilities, and then a tour of the college. Make sure you wear shoes that are somewhat comfortable. After the tour you have lunch with current students. Use this time to ask questions and really listen to what the students have to say. Then you are assigned an interview time according to distance from Laramie. The interviewers try to create an environment that is low stress, there really isn't any need to be nervous. Be ready for some ethical questions that you may not have thought about a lot. Make sure you ask educated questions when they are done asking you questions.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The applicants did not provide any specific suggestions for the admissions office.
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📍 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 2-3 hours 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 Laramie Regional Airport (LAR)
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LAR
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 Holiday Inn.
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Best Weestern Wyoming
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Hilton Garden Inn
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Holiday Inn
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Super 8 Motel
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light house
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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All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2015-16 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2014-15 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | 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 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | Poor | N/A |
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