Los Angeles, CA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Strong pharmacy program, obviously academically difficult. Was told 5% of student fail classes-overwhelming first two years. Very nice to see that USC places externships near your home or on your driving route to school. Classes begin sharp at 8AM (pop quizzes daily), mandatory attendance, very strong push for all students to participate in pharmacy related groups and community outreach.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to be a pharmacist?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Re-read applications, essays, CV, and studentdoctor.net interview sessions, mock interview with 2 pharmacists, read pharmacy publications, read articles on nationalized healthcare plan, etc.
What impressed you positively?
Strong network in California and across the US.
What impressed you negatively?
Rather impersonal, some of the interviewees were obviously nervous and shy.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
No bathroom breaks from the orientation until the end. No refreshments either-bring water.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Include 1) a break between the interview and essay for restroom, and 2) include a tour
📍 Travel and Logistics
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
How would you rate the hotel?
0 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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