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University of Texas-Austin College of Pharmacy

Austin, TX

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Should continuing education be mandatory for pharmacists?
The Plan B question.
Why pharmacy?

What was the most interesting question?

Where do you see yourself after you earn your PharmD?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a group experience and why the group performed well, or not so well, and what you might change to improve that performance.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my essays, read feedback on this site, practice interviews with friends, other interviews were also good preparation.

What impressed you positively?

The interview was a very nice conversation with some questions tossed in to guide the conversation. Very relaxed for me, comfortable, laid back Austin-style.

What impressed you negatively?

Every question they asked me has been listed on this site. No surprises. I was hoping for something more, something extra. It seemed anticlimactic. Also, most of the rooms and lecture halls were locked for our tour so we resorted to pressing our noses against the windows to try and see into rooms. I am curious why everything was locked up when tours were planned all day. Not much of a tour in that respect.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The traffic problem. The university was hosting two or three other huge events on campus. (Texas Relays for one and something called 40 acres??) Getting onto campus was a headache. Parking was a nightmare, and that is probably an understatement.

What are your general comments?

I arrived a hour before my interview and I am very glad I did. I had the opportunity to chat with current P1, P2, and P3 students in the lounge. They were all extremely helpful and kind. We talked about UT's curriculum, survival tips for the first year, and the incredible selection of electives. That hour with current students solidified UT as my top choice. What an amazing program! The interviewers only had two essays: Why pharmacy? and Why UT? Other than those essays, it was a closed file. Everything about the experience was laid back. Without exception, everyone was professional and welcoming. The slide show was okay~not as bad as I had anticipated!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Include a parking pass with the interview packet/information. I spent an hour finding parking and th