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Touro University California College of Pharmacy

Vallejo, CA

Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

9 out of 10

How you think you did?

2 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

2 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If someone came in speaking only spanish to fill a prescription, what would you do to resolve the situation?
It is after hours, and someone who clearly is intoxicated comes in to fill a prescription. Would you concede and fill the order?
Why are drugs so expensive in the States compared to others like Canada?

What was the most interesting question?

Now there is an automated machine similar to a bank atm that can dispense general medications. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

What was the most difficult question?

Is drug advertising a positive or negative?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Discouraging

How do you rank the facilities?

2 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?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Quality Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

1 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

2 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?

mock interviews, school website

What impressed you positively?

the fact that the school's location, which is on an island, was in the middle of major development

What impressed you negatively?

construction would not be complete until 3 years from now

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

the crappy location; no starbucks, decent restaurants, etc. for about 20 minutes

What are your general comments?

The school's interview format was by far the most stressful experience. I never heard of a group format. For the first couple of questions, I went first to answer, and the other four would just reiterate my answer with useless jargon. If you happen to get a brown-noser in your group or if you are the suck-up, don't do it. The interviewers stress at the beginning to not monopolize the time and to keep your answers terse and succinct. Be considerate!! I had a couple in my group and they just were rude.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses