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Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy

Pomona, 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?

4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The interview was very informal so I walked away feeling like I wasn't able to sell myself (since I am used to more direct, science-based questions). I was expecting them to ask me next, "what is your favorite color?"
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.

What was the most interesting question?

They were all standard interview questions--nothing too interesting.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN interview feedback, prepared questions from Western's website, brushed up on current health topics

What was the most difficult question?

Why pursue a PharmD instead of a PhD?

What impressed you positively?

I really liked the people I interviewed with. They were enthusiastic and really cool. The classroom facilities are also nice. Oh, and I was accepted, so that left a positive impression :)

What impressed you negatively?

The campus location in Pomona is not ideal, but I suppose it will encourage me to study more.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had gone to an information session so nothing was a surprise.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

Automobile