read industry magazines, mock interview on my drive up to SF, read up on my undergrad research topics, and recalled my experience while volunteering at pharmacy
What impressed you positively?
the location! the campus is in a beautiful setting, the student center overhangs a hill and has a view of the golden gate bridge, and the city life is amazing -plenty of culture, scenery, and good eats. can't ask for anything better. the school is the best in its field too. research is top notch, and student life is communal and interactive (as opposed to what ive heard of another leading school, USC)
What impressed you negatively?
parking, access. but then again, this is the city. walk!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
get good rest.
What are your general comments?
the school impresed me a lot. not only are there are tons of opportunities for research, but opportunities for research with the world leaders in their respective fields. the atmosphere is very academic, people are friendly, pharm students were standing outside to chat with us.