Vallejo, CA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How would you explain to a patient that thier co-pay is more than they expected it to be?
What was the most interesting question?
What is you biggest concern with pharmacy school?
What was the most difficult question?
This question was not directed towards me, but I was there when it was asked, "...with your experience of taking a cancer biology class in college, how would you treat a cancer patient in a pharmacy setting"?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
I prepared by reading SDN and going over my application and personal statement.
What impressed you positively?
I was most impressed with the enthusiasm and energy of the falculty. I could tell that they were well prepared even though this is a new program.
What impressed you negatively?
There wasn't anything that left a negtive impression on me.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I discovered that the interview process was not as difficult as I thought it would be.
What are your general comments?
My experience went very well. We started out with an orientation followed with an essay, tour and interview. There was some added stress early on due to the panel format for the interview, but we all got into a good zone and it turned into more of a group discussion rather than a cut-throat experience.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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