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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?

2 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Most of the questions are on this forum like why should we pick you, why UMB, why pharmacy, what motivated you for pharmacy, why not research and pharmacy (because i worked in research)

What was the most interesting question?

This was asked by professor. she asked me Have you ever been any cultural situation? If yes, how did you handle it and how did you deal with it?

What was the most difficult question?

Everything was already expected and no odd questions all were what are general interview questions
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

6 interviewed and 2 for student panel

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?

7 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?

Other

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

< $100

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?

5 out of 10

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?

6 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?

Went thru all the questions on this forum for all top 10 school. Also, practiced with professors, friends, and my husband. In addition, when ever i had free time, though of various question and wrote the answers so sounds like me and is clear. I went thru UMB website couple of times, and researched the background for all professors on admissions committee

What impressed you positively?

Environment for interview. Really good oragnization of interview. everyone had to go thru same sessions but different order. My interview started with essay, then student panel (which was not graded), then student interview with 2 present student, then interview with 1 professor, and lastly, group discussion with 8 other interviwees and 3 student (2 current student, and 1 alumni).

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That people at interview are really friendly and makes you feel comfortable and less stressful

What are your general comments?

Just be yourself at the interview and people at interview are really nice so donot be nervous.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Really helpful. Explain them your problem and they are available to help