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University of Washington School of Pharmacy

Seattle, WA

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why pharmacy? Why not nursing? What not medicine? How do you know for sure that pharmacy is what you want to do?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could take 3 historical figures out to dinner, who would you pick and why?

What was the most difficult question?

Do you think robots will ultimately take over the role of pharmacists?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

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?

Read everything on the school Website, talked to pharmacists, joined my school's pre-pharmacy club, prepare for the commonly-asked questions

What impressed you positively?

The surrounding area. Although the Health Sciences Building is old, the School of Pharmacy office is really nice. And the faculty was extremely nice.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Bring an umbrella; it rains a lot in Seattle

What are your general comments?

Me and 3 other applicants were led to a room and spent 15 minutes writing. Then there was a quick tour. Afterwards 2 current students sat down with us in the lounge to answer any last-minute questions. Then one by one we were called to the interview room.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student