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University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Baltimore, MD

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If you saw your friend cheating, what would yo do?
Why Maryland?
Why Pharmacy?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were a pill, what kind of pill would you be?

What was the most difficult question?

A patient doesn't speak English, but his six year old son does. How do you explain how to use his medication?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

7

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

BWI

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriot Camden Yards

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, and spoke with some pharmacy residents.

What impressed you positively?

The faculty and students.

What impressed you negatively?

Neighborhood is a little shabby in some places.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How many students were in the group interview.

What are your general comments?

Interview consisted of writing sample, student Q&A, faculty one-on-one interview, interview with 2 students, and then group interview with 1 alumni, 1 faculty, 1 preceptor, 1 student, and 6 applicants.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None!