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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?

4 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Is this your first choice school?
What will you do if you don't get admitted to a pharmacy school?
What would you do if someone presented you with a narcotic prescription that you thought was suspicious?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you know how to adjust a carburetor? I felt good about this - it showed the interviewer had read my application essay.

What was the most difficult question?

Your background is unconventional for pharmacy. How do you know you would succeed here?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

No responses

What was the style of the interview?

No responses

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

8 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?

< $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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

3 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?

Read the school website, a book on interviewing, and this website. I also picked three current pharmacy issues and studied up. I went to the interview with notes - a list of questions, and printouts of the faculty bios. It impressed my faculty interviewer that I knew something about him. I also bought a suit, because business attire was specified. I was glad I did this. A few people were dressed a little too casually, and they were the ones with their heads down.

What impressed you positively?

I've visited the school three times, and each time, I meet students who are friendly and excited to be there. It's nice to see the enthusiasm.

What impressed you negatively?

Well, the neighborhood is funky, but I live nearby, and I already knew about this.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I was stressed out preparing, but once I got there, I felt better. Everyone was nice.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses