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Howard University College of Pharmacy

Washington, DC

Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit

HBCU

⭐ 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?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

A good pharmacist has to be a well-rounded person. What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
What areas of pharmacy are you familiar with?
What kind of exposure have you had in the health care field, pharmacy or non-pharmacy related?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

In your day-to-day life, tell me a conflict that you encounter and how you deal with it?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

$101-$200

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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

9 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, talked to current pharm school students

What impressed you positively?

Most of the students and faculty seemed to know each other on a more personal level.

What impressed you negatively?

The first room we were placed in was hot with no air-conditioning.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The entire process was better than I expected. I expected disorganization but that wasn't the case. You weren't required to write Howard's essay if you wrote one as part of your PCAT. The entire experience was painless and stress-free.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses