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University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy

Hilo, HI

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

Our curriculum is much more difficult than undergrad; how will you be prepared for it?
What problems do you anticipate there will be in pharmacy within the next five years?
What qualities do you possess that would make you a good pharmacist?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

If you had a project due in seven days and a group member wasn't helping, what would you do?; Now, one day before, what would you do?; On the day of the presentation, do you keep their name on your group's project?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

Hilo International Airport

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?

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews!

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of everyone; it's definitely a priority here for them. There's an admissions specialist that welcomes you when you sign in for your interview you, and talks to you while you wait for your interviewer to come.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Fly to Hilo International Airport, not Kona! Hilo International is literally 10 minutes away; Kona is not.

What are your general comments?

The environment is very country-like here. Be prepared to find a hobby or study all the time!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses