Tell me about yourself. Why pharmacy? Why U of P?
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University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Science
Stockton, CA
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
9 years of data representedSubmissions
88
student reports
Format
100% In-Person
71% Open-File
Length / Count
36 min average
2.1 interviews average
Experience
8.0 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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Most Repeated Interview Questions
Students marked these as questions they were also asked during interviews.
Interview Process
Recent interview format
Interview reports from the most recent cycles appear to be in-person.
Most recent cycles
All in-person
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
36 Minutes Average
Number:
2.1 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
File Type:
71% Open-File
29% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
0% Virtual
100% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
UOP-PHARM interviews are an average of 36 minutes, with an average of 2.1 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 29% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
Overall Impressions
Interview Experience Score
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
8.0
Above Average
Based on 366 responses
Reference:
9-10 Exceptional
8-8.9 Very Good
7-7.9 Good
6-6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
This score combines applicant impressions of professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Average Stress
(37%)
Low Stress
17%
15
Moderately Low
36%
31
Average Stress
37%
32
Moderately High
8%
7
High Stress
1%
1
86 responses
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Above Average
(48%)
Top Notch
36%
21
Above Average
48%
28
Average
16%
9
58 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(74%)
Positively
74%
63
Negatively
12%
10
No change
14%
12
85 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good
(58%)
Great
24%
14
Good
58%
34
Average
17%
10
Poor
2%
1
59 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(43%)
Excellent Facilities
43%
23
Good Facilities
40%
21
Average Facilities
17%
9
53 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
5
/10
Moderate
Cultural Life
5
/10
Moderate
Location vs Cultural Life
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported location and cultural-life scores.
58 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(69%)
Extremely Friendly
69%
22
Very Friendly
22%
7
Moderately Friendly
9%
3
32 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(56%)
Extremely Responsive
56%
18
Very Responsive
28%
9
Moderately Responsive
13%
4
Slightly Responsive
3%
1
32 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
27% Airplane
69% Automobile
4% Train or Subway
0% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Sacramento Executive Airport
3 responses
20%
SAC
San Francisco International Airport
2 responses
13%
SFO
5 lower-frequency responses across 5 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the La Quinta (average ranking 7/10), with some staying at Best Western (average rating 7/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
$150
Typical Time
2-3 hours
Cost vs Travel Time
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported travel cost and travel time.
40 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(96%)
In state
96%
53
Out of state
4%
2
55 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(55%)
At school facility
3%
1
Friends or family
30%
10
Home
12%
4
Hotel
55%
18
33 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(99%)
Other
1%
1
Student
99%
81
82 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(77%)
Discouraging
2%
1
Enthusiastic
77%
40
Neutral
21%
11
52 responses
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