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University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Science

Stockton, CA

Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Situational: A customer comes in asking why his medication is not as effective as the last prescription. You realize you dispensed him the wrong medication. What would you do?
Situational: A customer complains that she was overcharged for her medication even though her insurance always takes care of it. How would you react, etc?
Tell me about yourself. Why pharmacy? Why U of P?

What was the most interesting question?

What is your favorite show right now? Tell me about the show and why I should watch it.

What was the most difficult question?

What can you bring to U of P that other students can’t?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western

How would you rate the hotel?

2 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Sdn, answered potential questions in mock interview.

What impressed you positively?

The school is very tight-knit and supportive of each other!

What impressed you negatively?

Location.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No behavioral questions were asked even though I prepared, however 2 situational questions were asked.

What are your general comments?

The interviews are not bad. At least from my experience, the interviewers were very nice which helped ease nervousness. Also most people are nervous so don’t be too hard on yourself!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses