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SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Buffalo, NY

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

3 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?

When have you gone out of your way to help someone?
When have you had to work with someone difficult?
When have you stood up for something you believed in?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your best friend.

What was the most difficult question?

All questions were on this message board, but I wished that I had practiced more.
🤝 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?

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?

9 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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Buffalo

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?

5 out of 10

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?

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, practice outloud. Mock interview.

What impressed you positively?

I ran into some students in the elevator and they seemed truely happy with the school.

What impressed you negatively?

Students were not clear about what they do for fun. They just stated how close the other major cities were.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You dont have to answer every question perfectly.

What are your general comments?

It's a great school and the students seem happy there. All questions asked were on this forum, but you need to practice answering them outloud.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Allow students to take pre-reqs over the summer.