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  • University of Colorado Denver Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacy School
  • Aurora, CO
Individual Feedback 4 72 Responses
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Response # Responders
Positively 61
Negatively 4
No change 7

What was the stress level of the interview?

Response Avg # Responders
4.46 70

0 = low, 10 = high

How you think you did?

Response Avg # Responders
7.92 66

0 = low, 10 = high

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Response Avg # Responders
8.08 66

0 = low, 10 = high

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Response # Responders
In Person 1
Virtual 0

Questions

How long was the interview?

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5 minutes 0
10 minutes 0
15 minutes 4
20 minutes 20
25 minutes 20
30 minutes 17
35 minutes 4
40 minutes 1
45 minutes 2
50 minutes 0
55 minutes 0
60+ minutes 2

Where did the interview take place?

Response # Responders
At the school 72
At a regional location 0
At another location 0

What was the style of the interview?

Response # Responders
One-on-one 64
In a group 7

What type of interview was it?

Response # Responders
Open file 2
Closed file 68

How many people interviewed you?

Response Average # Responders
1.60 72

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What type of food would you be?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself (life/educational background, why pharmacy/how you got into pharmacy, why CU)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to be a pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the role of pharmacists?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an important value to you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Colorado?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name the biggest issue in Pharmacy" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"(1) Why pharmacy" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think is the biggest issue in healthcare?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to go to Colorado?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Same questions as on interview feedback. Was not surprised by any question." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What role does a pharmacist play that all other health career professionals don't get to experience?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time in which you worked in a group with a person of different ethics than yours, and how did you handle the situation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why this school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why U Colorado?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what motivates you to become a pharmacists?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some of your pharmacy experiences?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"All of the formal questions are already posted on here, no surprises." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you stand out from the other pharmacy school candidates?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name one time you encountered someone with different ethical or moral values" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why should you be admitted over other applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why kind of pharmacy do you want to practice" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about a time you make a mistake and how did you correct it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to study pharmacy at UC Denver" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What made you choose to apply here?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is one of the biggest problems concerning health care." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name a situation where you and someone else had clashing moral or ethic values and how did you handle it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe an ethical situation you might encounter in a pharmacy." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What made you choose pharmacy and UC Denver?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why UC Denver?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What did you do to research pharmacy and come to choose it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why pharmacy? What qualities should a pharmacist have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me how you researched pharmacy and came to choose pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was the essay about and your position on the issue?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is one achievement you are proud of?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest problem in healthcare? What are the causes, and how do we solve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a challenge you had to overcome/what is one of your greatest accomplishments?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What has prepared you to be a pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Student/Faculty member joint interview: Stock questions were pretty common... what made you want to pursue pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What sets you apart from all the other candidates?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was your biggest accomplishment" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself.." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you were a patient, what would you expect of your pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"see above, also, "what was the article you read about" (the essay you have to write is based off of a short health-care related article, so be able to recount the main ideas for the interview)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"tell me bout ur self" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do outside of the curriculum to enforce what you're learning?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a difficulty you have had and how did it affect you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what is the majour health concern today and how do we get over it? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What motivate you to become pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name 3 adjectives that describe yourself?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What three character traits best describe you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe and academic accomplishment and how you went about achieveing it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a goal you have accomplished recently that you feel good about?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"One goal Ive accomplished that I feel great about" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me why you are interested in Pharmacy." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself and how you became interested in pharmacy." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"tell us about your academic acheivement that you are proud of" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would you describe effective teamwork?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself. I covered the following area: 1. Personal reasons for desiring to become a pharmacist. 2. Professional reasons " ......." 3. Qualities and traits I posessed: a. Integrity/ethics...I gave example of how I resolved an ethical situation. b. Work ethic, desire to succeed. c. People skills etc..etc.. d. Education experience to include PCAT scores, grade point averages etc...etc..(this is a closed interview and if you have good grades and a strong record, how is the time to share it with the person)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you prefer to study in groups or by yourself?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"If you were going to volunteer at a homeless shelter and overhead your classmate asking about why do you need to help homeless people how do you respond to them" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"As a patient, what are the three most important values/skills you expect of your pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the role of a pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What kind of leadership do you have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about a time that your values were challenged." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why the University of Colorado?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest challenge to medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you know pharmacy is right for you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"(2) What other responsibilities do pharmacists have other than filling prescriptions" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"A time I had to make a difficult/ethical decision." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the greatest challenge presented to the pharmacy world today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time when you were faced with an ethical dilemma and how you handled the situation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Please give us an example of an ethical or moral issue that you have come across and how did you solve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why this school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you different than other applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"some ethical questions" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time you had to resolve a conflict? Then she asked, if you could handle the situation again, what would you do differently?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a difficult situation that you handled." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Denver?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"In your opinion, what is the number one disease in the US?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why UC Denver" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about a time you were in an ethical dilemma and what did you do?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What health problem do you think is most effecting the nation? Based on my answer, they followed with: do you think that people are discriminated because of their health condition?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is one ethical violation that could happen in a pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you handle situations where someone has different ethics than you." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you unique compared to the other candidates?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why have you chosen to pursue pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a challenge you have faced in your life and what did you do to overcome it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why is it important to learn continuously throughout you life?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"One situation that shaped your moral and ethical character." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was an ethical or moral choice you had to make in school, work, or volunteering?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about a time you had to make a moral or ethical choice." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a difficult decision in work, school, or volunteer that you had to make using morals/ethics?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are you doing now to continually educate yourself?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain a challenge you have faced and how you dealt with it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you a unique applicant?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about a major accomplishment." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Talk about a challenge/accomplishment you've faced/had, and how did you overcome/achieve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an accomplishment you've had and how did you achieve it (as well as challenge/overcome it)?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What 3 traits would you like to see in your pharmacist" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What traits are important in a pharmacist and where or how have I observed these." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest healthcare issue?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an accomplishment you have had, and how did you achieve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"biggest acomplishement" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a challenge you've faced and how did you overcome it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What/where do you see yourself 5 years from now?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what will yuo do outside the schools caricullum" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you have experience related to pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What qualities should a pharmacist have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What three character traits should a pharmacist have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you know about pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What experience do you have working in groups?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Three words that describe me" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest issue/concern in health care today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you have any pharmacy experience?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are three adjectives your friends would describe you with?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Give us one word to describe yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why pharmacy" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What kind of work experience do you have that would help prepare you in becoming a pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What is the biggest challenge you’ve experienced" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"In your opinion, what is the most significant technological advancement in the last decade... followed by... can that be applied to the field of healthcare and why?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If one of your classmates came up to you complaining about having to go to a homeless shelter for a rotation, what would you say to them?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an important value that describes you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Biggest achievement" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why UC Denver" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"(3) What is a problem you see in the pharmacy" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What about this school makes you want to come here?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why should we choose you over other candidates?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What pharmacy experience have you had?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a difficult ethical situation you have encountered and how did you handle it" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why should we pick you over other applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What's a current issue in pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why did you choose to pursue pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Were you ever in a situation with a person that had different ethics than yourself? What was it and what were the outcomes?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think you would contribute to the School of Pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you handle a situation where someone else had different ethical/moral values than you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Give an example when you had to deal with a moral/ethical situation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an ethical situation you have faced outside the pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an ethical dilemma that could happen in a pharmacy" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain a time when you were in a leadership position and faced a challenge. What was the result?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I can't remember but something about in a team how have you exhibited your moral qualities (something along those lines)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was a challenge you've encountered and how did you overcome it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you change about your undergrad experience?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think the role of the professors are in your education?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How can a Pharmacist contribute to society?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you a unique candidate?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What experiences besides working in a pharmacy have prepared you for a career as a pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a current healthcare issue?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about a hardship you experienced and how you got through it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What questions do you have for us? Have /something/ to say to them here... there are a lot of questions that can be asked for the student about schedules and lifestyle, and lots of questions for the professor about opportunities and the role of pharmacists in the school. Rotations questions, etc..." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest problem in healthcare, and give a possible solution." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you a good pharm-d candidate?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"In terms of post approval safety studies: where does the responsibility lie and who should fund it (industry vs. FDA)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You read an essay (we had to read a newspaper article and write an essay)before the interview. What was it about and what did you think about the article?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a challenge you have had in your life, and how did you overcome it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"qualities of a pharmacist" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is an achievement you've had and how did you achieve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"question from article" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"mention three qualites that a pharmacist should have." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you work in group? What were your role?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Biggest health concern today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What's the biggest problem facing healthcare today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are three important qualities of a pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Biggest problem in healthcare is?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you ever worked in a group situation?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you have any achievement that you are proud of? (or something like that)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think is the biggest problem in healthcare today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think are some downfalls to pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The two questions listed above. Note that some ?'s may have been listed, but not asked explicitly if I answered them in a previous question." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How do you think CU will help you in your career" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you do if your classmate complains about doing a rotation at a homeless shelter?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"One of your classmates is complaining that their next rotation is at a homeless shelter. How would you respond?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What does diversity mean to you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What does a pharmacist do beside dispensing drugs." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Any setbacks? How did you learn from it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What else would you like the admission's committee to know about you." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The thing I did that I was most proud of." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What separates your decision in specific question 2 from other candidates?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When have you had different ethics than someone and how did you resolve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You have to write an essay about an ethical situation and take a stance." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Nothing. 5 standard questions." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time when someone had different ethics or morals than you? How did you handle the situation?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Were you ever in a situation with a person that had different ethics than yourself? What was it and what were the outcomes?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Is ethics an important part of being a Pharmacist? Discuss a time when you had to make a difficult decision" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time when you had to change your way of thinking or approaching a situation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest problem in health care." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time when you had to face a difficult situation and how you used ethics and morals to resolve it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What sticks out to you in the curriculum?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about a time you had to make a moral or ethical choice." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think the role of professors are in your education?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a current healthcare issue and how do we solve it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What motivates you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are other opportunities for pharmacists to serve the community?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is pharmacy's role in healthcare? This opened up a lot of avenues for describing what you like about pharmacy, what you don't, what your experiences in other healthcare fields have been, etc... open ended!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Several questions about the article - pay attention" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do to fix the healthcare crisis, and what is the biggest cause?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Should we move to universal healthcare and if so what are the major obstacles and what ways exist to deal with them." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you come to the decision to pursue pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They were all pretty standard; "what do you know about pharmacy/what experience with the field have you had", "what acheivement are you most proud of", "what are pharmacists committed to"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are pharmacists committed to with their job?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"your uniquness" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is pharmacy's role in the nation? What is the biggest problem in healthcare? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What does pharmacy profession committ to?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why should the school choose you from the rest of the applicant?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"N/A" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"My thoughts on Plan B being prescribed by pharmacists." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think about the emergency contraception bill?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think about the Colorado bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe emergency contraception?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"A question based off of the short article you will read for the writing exercise." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do I think about the new bill on emergency contraceptives." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are qualities of a good pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the number one health concern in America today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you feel is the number one concern facing healthcare?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"After reading an article for the essay question, they asked me in the interview about online pharmacies from canada impact on pharmacies in the US (the good and the bad about it)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What qualities make for an ideal pharmacist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you saw one of your classmates cheating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me about yourself and what led you to pharmacy" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Talk about a time you were faced with a difficult problem and how you solved it in a unique/unconventional way" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest challenge facing pharmacy today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If one of your classmates came up to you complaining about having to go to a homeless shelter for a rotation, what would you say to them." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When was a time that your values were challenged?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Ethical Dilemma question" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name a setback in your life" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Question about what I think the biggest problem in healthcare is." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"A time when I had to make a difficult decision." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the greatest challenge presented to the pharmacy world today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why should we choose you" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why should we choose you over any other applicant?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain a situation where you encounterd someone with different moral and ethical values than you. How did you handle it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you different than other applicants? Because right before this question he asked me Why should I choose you over other applicants? I was like uhhhh that's the exact same question, I mean, what the?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"none. SDN prepared me" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you stand out among the other candidates?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why should you be admitted over other applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Discuss a situation where you had to deal with a difficult person and how did you handle it" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some ethical situations that arise in pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The ethics questions seemed a bit repetitive... I think they asked 4 or 5 questions based on ethics." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None were especially difficult, but they all require a little thought. What you see here on SDN is a very good representation of the questions you'll be asked in your interview." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"With regard to the aforementioned challenge you have overcome, what made you experience through this situation unique; in effect, what did you do differently that others in the situation might not have done?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"One situation that shaped your moral and ethical character." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you change about your undergrad... not really difficult but I was not expecting." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a difficult decision that you had to make using morals/ethics?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are you doing now to continually educate yourself? (caught me off guard, so I fumbled it)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Identify a major problem with healthcare and explain a possible solution." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the solution to the biggest problem in health care? Seriously?!? If anyone had a good solution, I think we'd have fixed it a long time ago. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How could a pharmacist demonstrate a commitment to patient care?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What sticks out in the curriculum for you? (There weren't a lot of class descriptions you could look up in the first place, and the classes were named generally the same thing... so hard to distinguish.)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name 3 traits that you would want your pharmacist to have - I ended up giving about 7 :p" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None. the questions were easy. One even asked "What was the article you read about"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Discuss a major challenge in you life and how you overcame it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What can be done about the biggest healthcare issue related to (insert which one you stated)?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""what do you consider to be the #1 health issue and why"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the biggest problem in healthcare today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what is meangiful to you in life" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was the article you read about? (I didn't like the article, so I didn't really pay attention to it!)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the number one health concern today? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what are the commitments that pharmcasists are commited to ?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"N/A" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your standard for excellence?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you know about pharmacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What three words best describe you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Is there anything else that was not on your application that you would like the admissions committee to know about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None...all general questions" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Nothing..." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do i think about pharmacists been given the authority to write presciption for a particular type birth control pill?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you feel about purchasing prescription drugs from Canada?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is one accomplishment that you had that you are proud of, and how did you go about preparing to do so?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"No additional questions were asked. My response to their "tell me about yourself question" covered all their subsequent questions they had planned to ask me." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name a time when you think you were not able to live up to your potential in school. What did you do to change?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Mock interviews (101 and small groups), practice basic questions, technical questions, present science topics, and public health ethics questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN forum" More from this Member | Report Response

"Looking through SDN feedback and doing a mock interview using the questions from SDN feedback" More from this Member | Report Response

"Student Doctor Network and a list of questions from the pharmacists blog." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"STUDENT DOCTOR!" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN completely prepared me. Also browsed the school's website." More from this Member | Report Response

"Practiced with pharmacists I work with, looked up the school's information/mission, prepared script answers for easy questions (like "why do you want to be a pharmacist")" More from this Member | Report Response

"Mock interview, Student Doctor Network Interview Feedback" More from this Member | Report Response

"Mock interview, found info from SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"No SDN (did not know about this site back then), just read about the school, and prepared answers to basic questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, mock interview, friends interview me" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN and mock interview" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN feedback" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, mock interviews" More from this Member | Report Response

"This site" More from this Member | Report Response

"I did very little to prepare for the interview outside of reviewing the curriculum and questions to expect. I didn't prepare answers for any of the questions, but rather gave answers based off of what emotions were aroused when asked specific questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN and mock interviews" More from this Member | Report Response

"researched the school" More from this Member | Report Response

"Looked over interview questions from SDN & other websites" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN interview feedback" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN Interview Feedback, Interview books" More from this Member | Report Response

"I used the SDN forums and the school's website to prepare." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN interview feedback mostly" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, previous interviews" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN forums, mock interview" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN and it was my last interview so I was ready." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, school website, mock interview" More from this Member | Report Response

"friends, sdn, flashcards, school website" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN interview feedback, practiced in my hotel room...I had gone on many interviews previous to this one so it helped my confidence level." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, wrote a long list of possible questions and had mock interview w/pharmacist" More from this Member | Report Response

"Scrutinized the school's website and curriculum. Reviewed application and essays. Perused this site." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, researched website, prepared answers to questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Student doctor, practice questions, etc." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN feedback. Thought out some responses and talked to myself." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, practice, this was my fourth interview so that helped a lot." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN and practiced with friends and family." More from this Member | Report Response

"I reviewed other interview feedback and went over lists of sample interview questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed sample questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN" More from this Member | Report Response

"Thought of sample questions, studied PCAT study guides." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, practice writing out my own questions answers" More from this Member | Report Response

"sdn, schools website" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN and my application" More from this Member | Report Response

"Spoke with other pharmacy students and reviewed the PCAT review book for the exam. " More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, sample questions..." More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed School website, SDN, pharmacy articles and my application" More from this Member | Report Response

"I looked at Student doctor, made up some of my own questions,and reaserched the school and area." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN and school website" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN and met with a career services counselor" More from this Member | Report Response

"Student doctor web side, pharmacy journals, talking to friends, school web site." More from this Member | Report Response

"I looked over previous feedback, and went over a list of practice questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Went over FAQ's, read SDN, read up about the school itself." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, my pharmacist, and friends" More from this Member | Report Response

"Talked with my father and uncle(both are pharmacists) and made sure I knew exactly what pharmacists responsiblities were and what a good pharmacist needed to do and know." More from this Member | Report Response

"I had a large cup of coffee and a donut at the 7-11 across the street before my interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"I read up on the career of pharmacy." More from this Member | Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Sarah Scoular and Patty. They led the interview sessions and groups flawlessly. Their provided tour of campus was nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"The professionalism of the faculty and the students, the campus, and the inter-professional program design" More from this Member | Report Response

"The idea that all health profession students are in the same classes and you have one particular group of students of varying fields that you stay with all four years." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus and the faculty" More from this Member | Report Response

"The beautiful campus, the students, and the faculty - they really want you to do well and enjoy your time at their school!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Very laid back, campus was built from the ground up a few years ago, very integrated among all health care professionals and is surrounded by three hospitals" More from this Member | Report Response

"Got to talk to a lot of students, who only had positive things to say. What better way to learn about a school than to talk to actual students?" More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was really friendly and the interview was more of a conversation." More from this Member | Report Response

"The location, the campus - brand new!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The friendliness of staff, current students, and fellow interviewers. Delicious lunch!! LOVE cold weather!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The structure of the day and the friendliness of the staff/students." More from this Member | Report Response

"how professional the staff was and how well planned the day was for each candidate. Gorgeous new campus." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview process was the most organized of all schools I interviewed at. The campus is very nice and I like knowing that there are study rooms available for students 24/7." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school is very new. They feed you lunch. They have pharmacy students available all day long to give the tour, answer questions, and relieve anxiety for the interviewees." More from this Member | Report Response

"Students and staff" More from this Member | Report Response

"Speaking with the students and how highly that spoke of the program." More from this Member | Report Response

"The medical campus as a whole." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is beautiful and there are tons of resources and opportunities there. All the staff and students I spoke with were nice and really helpful. You could tell they loved being there." More from this Member | Report Response

"The staff and their presentation about the school" More from this Member | Report Response

"new building, denver is not as big as i thought it was." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school is really nice. Everything is really new. The other interview candidates were all extremely nice! The whole atmosphere was friendly, no sense of competitiveness." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very impressive campus with new facilities, lots of opportunities for internships and research positions on campus, friendly and stress free interview process, easy to get state residency." More from this Member | Report Response

"How all the health care professional students study together." More from this Member | Report Response

"Facilities are top notch" More from this Member | Report Response

"The medical campus and its facilities are very nice/updated. The students/staff were very helpful and easy to talk to." More from this Member | Report Response

"The guys giving my tour seemed really cool. They told me about how the students in the class are friends with each other and they also seemed very motivated to do well at school. This is one of the few schools were you can become a resident. The campus was beautiful." More from this Member | Report Response

"How it felt more casual than I thought it would be" More from this Member | Report Response

"Friendliness of staff and students, really nice campus, brand new facilities" More from this Member | Report Response

"How big and beautiful their campus was. Two new hospitals with one on the way. They also are pushing inter-professional learning, which I think is pretty cool." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview was extremely well organized, the campus is amazing, the free lunch, the many opportunities to speak with current students was extremely helpful and chill." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is extremely nice, and the new pharmacy building, which is scheduled to be occupied this fall, looks fantastic. There is an awful lot of construction going on here, and it is nice to see the school so committed to improving the campus. Also, I really liked the surrounding area. Aurora is nice if you ask me, and it is very close to Denver and not too far from the maountains. I think it only gets a bad rap because of ignorant people who fear the large hispanic population in the area." More from this Member | Report Response

"The facillities, the curriculum, the students, the faculty, the state of colorado" More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is really new. Financial aid presentation (no joke!)" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewer was rather laid back" More from this Member | Report Response

"the gorgeous campus, the curriculum and emphasis" More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus was amazing, the students and faculty were friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"teaching hospitals are on campus; school stresses interprofessional interactions" More from this Member | Report Response

"How new the buildings were, 3 hospitals on campus, and many study rooms." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school is one of the top NIH funded universities and there are opportunities to tie research work into your degree work. Being so close to the ski hill was great!!! I definitely took advantage of that while I was there." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is brand new. The program is very well-rounded and everyone is extremely nice and helpful. The buildings are open 24 hours and have great study rooms in them! " More from this Member | Report Response

"The curriculum primarily, and how relaxed the dress code is for pharm students. The classrooms are structured so that all healthcare disciplines can mingle as in the real world." More from this Member | Report Response

"Several current students and faculty randomly stopped by to chat with our group of candidates. I really enjoyed talking with them and it made me feel welcome. There was also a cart of refreshments provided in the conference room that I thought was very considerate. The campus has lots of well equipped small study rooms, perfect for long study sessions." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus! The area of town isn't the safest to settle into, but it's not nearly as "bad" as people think! The area is up-and-coming with two brand-new hospitals, five (four?) different health professions campuses, research facilities, and a ton of construction bordering the campus area. The area of town is run down, but it's going to be really nice in a few years. The campus is so new, and gives you ample room and opportunity to study in nice areas. Everything you need is there, and the campus is close to highway access (which they're improving with the new traffic in the area). The Denver area is still close, and has a ton of hospitals and areas to do rotations and experience. The large campus gives room to interact with many other types of health profession students, which is something you'll have to do in your careers!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Very nice facilities and the professor I interviewed with likes rugby :)" More from this Member | Report Response

"The friendliness of the staff and students. The brand new facilities and giant state of the art medical campus. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Facilities were great, and the student and faculty member interviewing me really showed me that there was a lot more research going on at CU than I realized." More from this Member | Report Response

"Brand new facility; the interview process was structured ok." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was very friendly and the interviewer went out of his way to make the interview relatively informal and comfortable. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Every person on campus was extremely nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"the faculty staff were so nice" More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"The school is also a hospital and has connections with many industries/professinal sites" More from this Member | Report Response

"everyone was so friendly , the students came and talked with us. the school is the best place to do research." More from this Member | Report Response

"The people are very nice" More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone at the school (faculty) was very nice. Also, the other students interviewing were very nice and we all got along great, no competition at all." More from this Member | Report Response

"The staff was very friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"The students that I talked to were very sharp and friendly. Everyone was very nice and welcoming." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview process was done very well, everyone was very nice and the group of students being interviewed was diverse." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everything! Everyone was truly nice and positive" More from this Member | Report Response

"I love the current school location and I was fortunate to have my aunt show me where the new school/hospital complex is going to be in 2008. It is massive and beautiful! " More from this Member | Report Response

"People seem very nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"Denver seems like a cool city. The two interviewers were very friendly and welcoming; the interview was very conversational. They made me feel very comfortable." More from this Member | Report Response

"The center that the school is located in is huge and intergrated." More from this Member | Report Response

"The students and faculty were extremely nice and very helpful. The interviews were not extremely formal, but they were well organized." More from this Member | Report Response

"Existing students had many positive comments about the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"The university seemed very laid back. Many students are still able to cram the night before and still get good grades." More from this Member | Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"When you toured the school you could see the pharmacy students suffering inside while every other student group was enjoying the sun outside." More from this Member | Report Response

"Toured the campus earlier in the spring. The campus has tons of pear trees, which smell absolutely terrible when they're flowering!" More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing really" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing that I can think of!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewer didn't really seem like he wanted to be there. Very dry and didn't provide much feedback." More from this Member | Report Response

"DoubleTree does not have free breakfast!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing much going on in the surrounding area." More from this Member | Report Response

"I felt I was rushed to finish the interview. The interview just cut me off at the end saying time ran out. Also, not to beat a dead horse but the surrounding area seems shady." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interviewers were not very welcoming/kind. I could tell they wanted to get it over with." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is not located in the best part of town." More from this Member | Report Response

"The neighborhood the school is in is kind of bad." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone kept telling us how "bad" the neighborhoods around the campus are." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is outstanding, but the area immediately surrounding campus is not so great." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interviewer. Horrible. No interest in me whatsoever, very discouraging manners." More from this Member | Report Response

"no recreational center, also the group exercise at the end was pointless." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interview was extremely uncomfortable! She made me feel so awkward, which escalated my nervousness. She would ask me a question and after I finished with my answer, she kept staring at me without saying anything. I couldn't tell if I should keep talking because my answer wasn't good enough or something. After it was clear I was finished, she would then say Ok! and move on to the next question. No input or any kind of recognition that she even took in anything that I said. I couldn't wait to leave the interview because it felt so awkward. Also, the area is shadyyyyyyyy! I was walking alone to get some food at 8pm across the street from my hotel and some stranger woman pulls up next to me and asks if I need a ride! She was very persistent about it, too! So either she really wanted to kidnap me or she was a good Samaritan who was really really concern for my well being 0_0 Ultimately, not a very good impression of the city." More from this Member | Report Response

"Aurora.." More from this Member | Report Response

"Tuition is kind of expensive especially for your first out of state year, but it's still way better than private schools. Area immediately around campus is apparently kind of shady." More from this Member | Report Response

"Campus is in a bad part of town" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing that I can think of off the top of my head." More from this Member | Report Response

"I took the bus to campus and it was super sketchy." More from this Member | Report Response

"had to find the interviewers office on your own on campus" More from this Member | Report Response

"That I was practically screamed at for not bringing a pen. The area I wouldn't say is "bad" but it is up and coming." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewer (Laura Thompson), seemed extremely nervous and fidgeted quite a lot, which made me feel less comfortable than I would have liked. Also, when she asked what made me stand out as an applicant, she made a backhanded comment on my pinstriped suit, which happens to be the only suit I have because I cannot afford another. I feel that any jabs of this kind are out of line. Imagine if I had commented on her dress! Finally, she seemed very unprepared for the questions I asked, and became very flustered after asking my first. Overall, the interviewer seemed very unprepared and unprofessional, and I was very disappointed afterwards, which was unfortunate because the rest of the day had made a very good impression on me." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers weren't very friendly and the whole interview day with the 'admissions exam' and graded group interaction session was long and fairly rough in total, but that doesnt reflect on the quality of the total package they offer which seems great" More from this Member | Report Response

"Despite being called U of CO- Denver the pharm school is in Aurora, which isn't the nicest city." More from this Member | Report Response

"He didn't ask me enough questions for me to present myself completely since it was a closed file interview. Lesson I learn: When he asked me to talk about myself, I should've given as much information as possible." More from this Member | Report Response

"the surrounding area" More from this Member | Report Response

"The area around the campus is sketchy but it is not as bad as I thought it would be." More from this Member | Report Response

"The location of the campus. Aurora seemed deserted." More from this Member | Report Response

"The climate of Denver. Being from the Northwest, I was disappointed at how brown it was there. " More from this Member | Report Response

"There was a typo on my paperwork that directed me to the wrong room for my interview. I was ten minutes late to my interview because I was looking for a room that did not exist on a completely different floor than everyone else was on. LOL!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The neighborhood outside of the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"The 4th year student that acted as our tour guide was very cynical, pessimistic and rather discouraging. The campus is very large and very windy which made me wonder how much time is spent walking between buildings especially in bad weather. I wanted to see one of the labs. The tour guide showed us every lecture hall on campus, but we didn't get to see one lab. " More from this Member | Report Response

"How new the program really was. The PharmD has only really been an option for a few years; previously, it was a BS with the opportunity to enhance your education further. Because of that, there isn't much opportunity to specialize or earn anything outside of just a PharmD. The students seemed halfway between study overloaded versus completely casual. The school discourages you from working more than 10 hours a week, and the students on the tour continued to emphasize the amount of study room and time they commit to the degree. I don't know if this is a reflection of the curriculum /being/ difficult, or the campus assuming their students aren't as prepared for higher education as they should be..." More from this Member | Report Response

"There was no presentation about the student body - I only saw 2 students the whole day." More from this Member | Report Response

"Campus seemed empty (mondays are test days). Relatively boring suburban location, but not too far from denver or boulder. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The neighborhood." More from this Member | Report Response

"There was a lot of down time. I also got the impression they were trying to move interviewees through as quickly as possible. It seemed they were starting to get burned out on the process." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"The orientation was boring. The group exercise was a joke. " More from this Member | Report Response

"the orientation put me to sleep" More from this Member | Report Response

"the student interviewr, he was so dry and wanted to talk more about himself than listen to what i say. i hope he dont interview ever again" More from this Member | Report Response

"The weather is too cold. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I dont think the interviews were long enough to really express your opinions, they were a little rushed. I didnt have any time to ask my questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was so competitive." More from this Member | Report Response

"The group activity was a little lame. That should have been done earlier in the day rather than last so I could have left after my interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, I took the bus to the school from my hotel. It was very easy to ride the bus and was a short trip. I also visited the zoo and I loved it. :)" More from this Member | Report Response

"No campus tour....no students to talk to either" More from this Member | Report Response

"No formal tour of the school was given." More from this Member | Report Response

"No tour was given" More from this Member | Report Response

"There was no tour." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview was very rushed because I was one of the last people to go and they were running behind. Also, I found out that they only gave out interviews this year based on GPA because they had such a huge number of applicants. I thought that was a little ridiculous seeing as that half of the candidates there only had a 2-year degree. Of course someone who only took classes for 2 years will have a better GPA than someone with a bachelor's." More from this Member | Report Response

"NO TOURS OFFERED TO ME DIRECTLY" More from this Member | Report Response

"There was no formal tour of the facilities." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviews were scheduled later than other schools and the acceptance letters took forever (end of May 04) to arrive." More from this Member | Report Response

"They feel strong about group work. The entire four years is spent working on group projects. They also did not provide a tour of the campus. They even had a group discussion/interview at the end." More from this Member | Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Speak with real students 101 outside of the gazing eye of the faculty. Their insight was more real and genuine than the interviewers and student leaders selected to help the interview. If I spoke to a few real students ahead of time I would not have chosen pharmacy as a profession." More from this Member | Report Response

"It’s very relaxed, even the interview" More from this Member | Report Response

"How much downtime there is. That's not to say you're sitting around bored, but there was a lot of time available to talk with other applicants and review handouts regarding apartments, student orgs, etc." More from this Member | Report Response

"That it would have been so relaxed!" More from this Member | Report Response

"N/A" More from this Member | Report Response

"The whole day was very laid back, didn't have to stress as much as I did." More from this Member | Report Response

"Don't stress as much since it's a very chill and easy interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"That during the 2010-2011 cycle, 900 people applied to the program, and only 400 were offered interviews...they are VERY selective. Also, the school is not in a great community..." More from this Member | Report Response

"To bring different shoes for the tour. It is kind of long and I was wearing heals." More from this Member | Report Response

"They are among the country's leaders in getting research funding." More from this Member | Report Response

"That even though I had the worst interview of my life, I would be accepted. I guess my grades and research made up for it." More from this Member | Report Response

"i felt prepared for everything." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not to stress over the essay, or any part of the process really." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, the SDN website really prepared me for the interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"I feel like I encountered everything I was expecting and wasn't caught off guard." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus tour is pretty long. Definitely don't wear heals." More from this Member | Report Response

"BRING YOUR OWN PEN/PENCIL!! Make sure you study their curriculum for the essay section. You can bring all your stuff/luggage with you and they will keep it in their offices and you'll have access to it as long as someone is around." More from this Member | Report Response

"Who to face/how to interview effectively with one interviewer sitting in front of you and one to the side of you. It was awkward." More from this Member | Report Response

"Honestly, I felt well informed and prepared going into the interview. However, they ask about the curriculum in your essay, and they want to know about specific courses. I looked through the curriculum prior to the interview, but focused more on the general aspects of it. Pick a course you like, know it inside and out, and be prepared to talk about it," More from this Member | Report Response

"maybe some of the interview questions and that I needed to psych myself up for it a little more, my last interview was very simple and almost fun compared to this one" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing. I was prepared for everything, thanks to SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"That they don't take resumes because it was closed file (wasted ink and paper printing them)." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, I was well prepared." More from this Member | Report Response

"Eat something, bring advil/tylenol, and bring extra shoes for the campus tour." More from this Member | Report Response

"Some of the girls wore high heels. They were given the option to change into more comfortable shoes for the campus tour, but most of them did not have a second pair of shoes with them." More from this Member | Report Response

"How much down time/how casual the interview was going to be! There was so much time to get to know the other candidates that it felt like I was just talking to friends/coworkers while I was interviewing. Everyone just seems to want to enjoy their time; it's not threatening at all." More from this Member | Report Response

"They ask the same questions to all interviewees." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing. The interview feedback on SDN for university of colorado is very accurate. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty offices are in an entirely different building than the education buildings (they are somewhat far away. I knew the location of the new campus was in a 'bad' part of Denver but I didn't realize to what extend." More from this Member | Report Response

"I didn't realize the school was moving to the new campus starting with this year's incoming students!" More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers do not review your application, so they know nothing about you...kind of ridiculous!" More from this Member | Report Response

"the funny thing is everyone was afraid to talk...they amost whispered when they talk to each other..hihihi" More from this Member | Report Response

"If I know how cold it is in CO, I wouldn't apply here. :)" More from this Member | Report Response

"Tuition has increased 30% over the last 2 years and is now $13K+ for in-staters." More from this Member | Report Response

"The airport is quite a ways from the pharmacy school so give yourself enough time to get there." More from this Member | Report Response

"That the first year is considered undergrad. That means that you can only max out at $10,500 for federal loans. That's not good for us out-of-staters!" More from this Member | Report Response

"That financial aid (loans) for first year Pharm D student is limited to no more than $ 10,000. Because 1st Pharm D is considered undergraduate at this school. " More from this Member | Report Response

"That denver isnt that cold of a place to live in" More from this Member | Report Response

"Students and faculty made the curriculum and schoolwork sound a little more labor and time-intensive than I had anticipated." More from this Member | Report Response

"Parking was scarce if not impossible." More from this Member | Report Response

"The parking that they suggested we use was unavailable to visitors. The math test was simple and the essay consisted of answering basic questions about an article they gave us to read." More from this Member | Report Response

What are your general comments?

"CU’s faculty was nice, obviously. The campus is somewhat modern but dystopian compared to the surrounding area. Research facilities are top notch. Pharmacy is located in the middle of nowhere, segregates from other professional students." More from this Member | Report Response

"It’s a top tier program and everything from the campus to the presentations by the faculty prove it" More from this Member | Report Response

"The day is very laid-back; the most stressful part is the faculty interview, but even then it wasn't that bad." More from this Member | Report Response

"Act yourself and you will do just fine. The questions aren't suppose to be tricky. If you work as tech you will answer all the questions with ease." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview was formally supposed to be only 20 minutes, but my interviewer and I just chatted for another 15 minutes since that's when the next candidate was supposed to come for his/her interview. My interviewer was very easy to talk to and made my interview experience less stressful!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Written portion was done on a computer." More from this Member | Report Response

"Really great school. I feel like the school actually wanted me to be there and wanted me to see what life as a student would be like there." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school! I would LOVE to be attending that school." More from this Member | Report Response

"Staff and students were very welcoming and eager to share their stories." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great interview day! Fell in love with the school and everyone is SO friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"Many people say this school is in a "bad area". Honestly, I've been to and attended so much worse. Campus itself appeared to be very safe and not threatening at all." More from this Member | Report Response

"Love the school, interview and program. I was accepted and my interview experience convinced me that I want to go there." More from this Member | Report Response

"I was impressed with the facilities the school had and by the positive comments all the current students had." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview day definitely made UC Denver one of my top choices." More from this Member | Report Response

"great school. my stats aren't mind blowing impressive, but I think it was the interview that helped me get accepted." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school is really nice but the interview process was way too long. After the interview, we had to do one last group exercise. By that point, I was mentally drained and I just wanted to go home and the group exercise was so pointless." More from this Member | Report Response

"Beautiful and prestigious school. They weight the interview 50% and the rest of your app 50%, so don't blow it off. Take the time to think through some possible answers to the questions on here." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school, friendly students, and helpful staff members" More from this Member | Report Response

"Beautiful campus, Caring staff, Energetic students." More from this Member | Report Response

"The students here were the happiest and most down to earth that I have seen." More from this Member | Report Response

"Pros: great campus, one-year residency, accessible public transportation, and close to Denver. Cons: essay proctor was mean, they really try to scare you with the whole "bad" area thing, they threaten you about making it to school no matter what weather conditions are out there. I would say that the pros definitely outweigh the cons." More from this Member | Report Response

"Bring a writing utensil, you will need it. If you have a flight after the interview, they do have room for you to store your luggage. Prepare lots of questions to ask throughout the day! I ran out of questions to ask at the end and the faculty member kind of gave me a disapproving look! Wear comfortable shoes for the tour.. they do allow you to change them." More from this Member | Report Response

"the interview day is long and has several components. be ready for a long day with alot of effort on your part. you really should be prepared to 'prove yourself' to this school. they recieve around ~2000 apps per cycle i was told and they accept only ~150." More from this Member | Report Response

"Just be yourself and DO NOT get nervous. It shows in your speech. (from my personal experience!)" More from this Member | Report Response

"the whole day completely sold me on this school" More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school and there presentation was really impressive." More from this Member | Report Response

"had only written exam, no math/bio; bring walking shoes for tour; they provide snacks and water, but you can bring some just in case; please wear a suit!; relax, have fun, be confident, show your problem-solving/communication skills and you'll do fine." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school, congenial faculty, staff, and students." More from this Member | Report Response

"This school was great! Everyone who was there for this interview loved the program. There is a writing portion, but its super easy. Remember the article, you will be asked about it in your interview. The group project was fun! Have questions prepared to ask current students and faculty. There are many opportunities throughout the day to talk to faculty and students!" More from this Member | Report Response

"My anxiety level decreased as the day went on because of talking with other candidates. The essay section was easy and there was a lot of down time before my interview slot. There were about 10-12 questions total but the interviewers really tried to make me feel comfortable. The group activity was interesting!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was friendly and accommodating. It was a fairly long day with the tour, information session, actual interview and group activity. The campus is really nice and has interesting art pieces. The admin staff provided a place for candidates to put suitcases and other items during the tour. The group exercise was the last part of the day and it was fun. " More from this Member | Report Response

"There isn't a lot of information given out during the interview, I found out... come in with a lot of questions, but be prepared for the staff to /not/ be prepared to answer them. The campus seems like a really nice place to study for an extended period... not competitive, relaxed, no dress code (except one day a week if that, but Denver dress standards are very lax anyway). Everyone seems to genuinely want everyone to succeed. Lots of hard workers in Denver... hard work, and hard play. There is a lot of interesting culture in Denver once you know where to find it. The day was scheduled with an hour tour with students, break for lunch, brief information session on the campus and financial aid, 1/2-pg-essay/question-answer on an article, a 20-minute interview with a student and faculty member, and an observed group exercise where you have to communicate and compromise values between 4 or so others." More from this Member | Report Response

"It's not that bad. Article is pretty general, questions are pretty basic. Group activity is rather boring, but I guess it's needed. And I talked a lot in my interview, though that's not necessarily a bad thing." More from this Member | Report Response

"20 minute interview, 5-10 minutes of which is you asking them questions. Year 1 of pharm-d now considered graduate for financial aid purposes." More from this Member | Report Response

"Pretty easy interview. Essay test followed by interview followed by group project. Both interviewers were encouraging and it was very conversational." More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall I had a favorable impression of the facilities and faculty. It did seem to me that the faculty was getting a little burned out on interviewing (I believe I was in one of the last interview groups). The students spoke very favorably about the new facilities and seemed to engage with the faculty in a positive way." More from this Member | Report Response

"There was a presentation about the program, and then a Finaid presentation followed by the short quiz and essay. After that were the interview sessions, which were staggered. After everyone had interviewed, the group exercise was held. I only had one interviewer (faculty member), but some other interviewees had two (faculty + student). It seemed as though having two interviewers made for a more difficult interview, so I was glad I only had the one. Also, during the waiting period a few current students went around and answered any questions people had." More from this Member | Report Response

"I was so nervous the entire time. I never felt at ease. It was horrifying!" More from this Member | Report Response

"1 hour orientation/introduction 20-25 minutes writing/short test 25-30 minutes interview with one faculty-the intervier doesn't have your file before hand so he/she doesn't know anything at all about you. last activity: group exercise" More from this Member | Report Response

"I had a good time chating with other candidates. The group disccusion was fun. we were the last group to leave. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Start with a short introduction given by admissions followed by a fin-aid presentation, take a 10 question biology, 10 question math (metric system) exam and also read a current controversial pharmacy article and write your opinion. Go to interview then go to group project." More from this Member | Report Response

"It was really nerve wrecking. I was so nervous that I lost my train of thought. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I was incredibly nervous when I arrived. Everybody I encountered was incredibly welcoming and it really helped put me at ease. By the time I finished the essay/quantitative test, I was no longer as nervous. The hallways of the school had groups of students talking and being very social. The interview got me really excited about starting pharmacy school." More from this Member | Report Response

"In the morning they quickly discussed financial aid and their curriculum. Then we went to take a short test on easy biology, math and writing. We were given an article and asked questions about it. Then we either relaxed or went to our interviews with a professor and 3rd year student. Last we did a group exercise. The group exercise was not stressful and actually was kind of fun." More from this Member | Report Response

"Interview was very positive and conversational. Interviewer was genuine and down to earth...created a comfortable atmosphere" More from this Member | Report Response

"Very nice and relaxed. It is a different format than other interviews I have had as far as the quiz, group activity, and the essay go." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviews are 30 mins long or less, with one faculty memeber and one P3 or P4 student. " More from this Member | Report Response

"There was a little bit of waiting/downtime, but not too bad. In the morning we took a pretty basic test (math, reading and science). After the interviews we split into groups and did a little project." More from this Member | Report Response

"It went fine, the professor kept emphasizing that pharm school is not a joke and is considered a full time job!! I would rate this school a ten out of ten...i enjoyed the learning atmosphere." More from this Member | Report Response

"Info session, followed by a short exam, which consisted of ten math questions, mainly simple conversions, ten multiple-choice biology ?'s(super-easy ones), and a short one-page written essay on a newspaper article. There was than an interview with one faculty member and one student. Each applicant was asked the same ?'s, but not by the same people. The last activity was a group communication assessment, which consisted of 6-7 applicants working together to rank ten given qualities that a pharmacist should have in order of importance." More from this Member | Report Response

"Positive. The group exercise consisted of rank ordering a list of things via group concensous. I think it was important to take charge but also work as a team member. " More from this Member | Report Response

"They asked basic q's that got to know you as a person. they didnt ask any q's that were like "why you want to be a pharmacist, etc." there's a short math exercise, which is basically moving decimal places. there was also a short article to read and answer some easy q's about. there was also a group discussion where you have to rank qualites in a pharmacist and have a concensus w/in the group. its just meant to see how you interact with other. total time of interview: 4hrs. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was very friendly. The financial aid presentation and information about the school was a joke and not very helpful. Not many students there to interact with." More from this Member | Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Response # Responders
Student 49
Faculty member 2
Admissions staff 0
Other 1

How did the tourguide seem?

Response # Responders
Enthusiastic 38
Neutral 11
Discouraging 2

How do you rank the facilities?

Response Avg # Responders
9.00 65

0 = low, 10 = high

What is your in-state status?

Response # Responders
In state 18
Out of state 47

What was your total time spent traveling?

Response # Responders
0-1 hour 18
2-3 hours 11
4-6 hours 22
7+ hours 12

What was your primary mode of travel?

Response # Responders
Airplane 46
Automobile 17
Train or subway 1
Other 0

What airport did you use?

Denver

LAX & Denver International Airport

Denver International

Denver International Airport

DEN, SEA, BLI

Denver Intl

DEN

DIA

Where did you stay?

Response # Responders
At school facility 0
With students at the school 0
Friends or family 15
Hotel 33
Home 3
Other 0

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Western Best Inns and Suites

Bradford Homesuites Denver Tech Ctr

Belcaro Motel

Fairfield Inn

Timbers

Crestwood Suites

Staybridge

Rennaisance

Staybridge Suites

Red Lion Hotels

Red Lion Hotel

The Timbers

Drury Inn

Comfort Inn

Cambria Suites

mariot

La Quinta

DoubleTree

Holiday Inn on alibene st (spelling?)

Yes

N/A

Would you recommend the hotel?

Western Best Inns and Suites

Bradford Homesuites Denver Tech Ctr

Belcaro Motel

Fairfield Inn

Timbers

Crestwood Suites

Staybridge

Rennaisance

Staybridge Suites

Red Lion Hotels

Red Lion Hotel

The Timbers

Drury Inn

Comfort Inn

Cambria Suites

mariot

La Quinta

DoubleTree

Holiday Inn on alibene st (spelling?)

Yes

N/A

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

Response # Responders
< $100 9
$101-$200 5
$201-$300 11
$301-$400 9
$401-$500 9
$501+ 11

Comments on where you stayed

"I stayed relatively close by with a friend who goes to school. Of course my friend is a school spirit shill so gauging the university correctly was difficult." More from this Member | Report Response

General Info

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

Response Avg # Responders
8.10 63

0 = low, 10 = high

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Response Avg # Responders
6.65 66

0 = low, 10 = high

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

Response Avg # Responders
7.28 65

0 = low, 10 = high

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Response Avg # Responders
8.69 49

0 = low, 10 = high

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Response Avg # Responders
9.00 49

0 = low, 10 = high

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

Response Avg # Responders
7.00 46

0 = low, 10 = high

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"Nothing really" More from this Member | Report Response

"None" More from this Member | Report Response

"No suggestions. They have been quite helpful and friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"Try to put the application materials online and have the ability to accept/decline offer online as well." More from this Member | Report Response

"Do not yell at the applicants for not bringing their own writing utensil because it was stated in the e-mail. I looked through all my e-mails and it was never mentioned. Continue to providing lodging and housing information." More from this Member | Report Response

"The admissions office should work on communicating with the applicants. I was told in my interview offer email that there would only be one interviewer, and they surprised us by adding a community pharmacist to the interview. There was also a major typo on my itinerary that nearly caused me to be late for the interview itself. Additionally, they should consider holding the interviews in a location other than the faculty offices. My interviewer's office was so cramped with all 3 of us inside that I was much too close for comfort to them. You shouldn't be able to smell their lunches on their breath when they speak." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview duration is too long. They should set up slots before hand so people don't have to wait and can leave early" More from this Member | Report Response

"There was a lot of down time during the day; they didn't seem as prepared as they could have been..." More from this Member | Report Response

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