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Touro University California College of Pharmacy

Vallejo, CA

Pharmacy Schools | Private 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?

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

TELL US SOMETHING YOU DID/DONE THAT WAS OUT OF YOUR WAY
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE PHARMACY AS A CAREER. WHAT LED YOU TO MAKE THIS CHOICE. WHY NOT MD
WHY SHOULD WE PICK YOU FOR THE LAST SPOT

What was the most interesting question?

IS TECHNOLOGY IMPORTANT IN TODAYS PHARMACY. PROS AN CONS

What was the most difficult question?

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CONCERN IN THE PHARMACY TODAY. PROPOSE A SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM TO PRESIDENT OBAMA.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

6 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?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

OAKLAND

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

COURTYARD MARRIOT

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

5 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, PHARMACY TIMES, PHARMACIST HELP

What impressed you positively?

THE 2+2 PROGRAM. THE STAFF AND THE STUDENTS HAVE A STRONG BOND. VERY HELPFUL. CLOSE TO BAY AREA AND THE MAJOR CITIES.

What impressed you negatively?

THE LOCATION.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

THE ESSAY QUESTIONS, AS I PREPARED FOR THEM INTENSELY BY READING ALL THE MAJOR ARTICLES ON PHARMACY TIMES

What are your general comments?

DONT GET NERVOUS. THINK ABOUT THE QUESTION BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH. IF YOU HAVE WORKED IN A PHARMACY BEFORE THEN THE INTERVIEW WILL BE VERY EASY

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

HAVE A MORE AFFORDABLE RATE FOR HOTELS AND GIVE INTERVIEW FEEDBACK WITH THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.