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University of Southern California School of Pharmacy

Los Angeles, CA

Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your outpatient experience. What is/was your manager's name?
What is one negative to pharmacy?
Why do you want to be a pharmacist?

What was the most interesting question?

Where do you see yourself in 10 yrs?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

1 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

0 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Re-read applications, essays, CV, and studentdoctor.net interview sessions, mock interview with 2 pharmacists, read pharmacy publications, read articles on nationalized healthcare plan, etc.

What impressed you positively?

Strong network in California and across the US.

What impressed you negatively?

Rather impersonal, some of the interviewees were obviously nervous and shy.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No bathroom breaks from the orientation until the end. No refreshments either-bring water.

What are your general comments?

Strong pharmacy program, obviously academically difficult. Was told 5% of student fail classes-overwhelming first two years. Very nice to see that USC places externships near your home or on your driving route to school. Classes begin sharp at 8AM (pop quizzes daily), mandatory attendance, very strong push for all students to participate in pharmacy related groups and community outreach.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Include 1) a break between the interview and essay for restroom, and 2) include a tour