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University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

La Jolla, CA

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?

How did you become interested in pharmacy?
What is your impression of the curriculum?
What leadership positions have you held and what was your role in those positions?

What was the most interesting question?

What type of music do you like?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time that someone did not fulfill their duty in your organization and if you ever had to censure them aka what did you do about it?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, talked to pharmacists and my parents, read about the school and their mission

What impressed you positively?

Both students and faculty were very outgoing, happy and super friendly! Plus the area is gorgeous.

What impressed you negatively?

That the program has not been around longer.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They grade pass/fail! but other than they give you adequate information. Parking was free/close since it was a Saturday.

What are your general comments?

It was amazing! They let you write your essay in the time that you are not on the tour on in your interview. It is very very laid back. There is also a room of a few studentst that you can talk to honestly about the program.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses