Athens, GA
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 15% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.7
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 143 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (90%)
Negatively (7%)
No change (3%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (42%)
Good (54%)
Average (4%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be well-organized and friendly, with an emphasis on making candidates feel at ease. They appreciated the opportunity to interact with current students, the conversational nature of the interviews, and the effort to create a low-stress environment.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Short, sweet, and convenient- benefits of an online interview
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It sucks that your actual interview is less than 30 minutes, but they make you wait for everyone to finish theirs for no reason what so ever...I was there 3 and a half hours.
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Pretty friendly school. Since Dr. Wolfgang interviews everyone, he actually asks personal file related questions.
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The staff was genuinely friendly and interested in YOU. That made me feel welcome and at ease.
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The whole process was very well organized and went well. Very friendly school.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
27 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
93% One-on-One
7% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
UGA-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 27 minutes, with an average of 2.2 interviews. 93% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios on handling unethical behavior, future career goals, dealing with criticism, reasons for choosing pharmacy, and discussing personal experiences and motivations for pursuing pharmacy. Some respondents mentioned being asked about their work experience, extracurricular activities, preparation for exams, and contingency plans if not accepted, with a focus on professionalism and personal background.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How would you handle a coworker or colleague performing unethical actions such as stealing medications?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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How do you deal with criticism and negative feedback?
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Tell us about yourself.
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Why UGA
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at University of Georgia College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics including qualities of a pharmacist, long-term career goals, personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy, beliefs on healthcare accessibility, and reflections on past experiences. The interview format may have been MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the diverse nature of questions and personal inquiries, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What qualities should a pharmacist have?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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What are some qualities a pharmacist should have?
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They had us pick one random scenario question to answer. E.g. What would you do if you were a pharmacist and the patient blah blah blah
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They asked very personal questions, as if having memorized your file!
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), school websites, and speaking with current pharmacy students. They practiced common interview questions, reviewed personal statements, and sought feedback from pharmacists and other professionals to better understand the interview process and present themselves effectively.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Practiced generic interview questions, list was pulled from monster.com
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SDN & other forums
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School had interview skill workshops. Used sdn interview section to prep.
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Looked over SDN questions
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SDN, searched the school's website, looked at their recent news just to get a feel for what goes on at the school.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Georgia College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, leadership scenarios, personal challenges, and reasons for pursuing pharmacy. Some respondents mentioned questions about encountering difficult situations, academic struggles, and specific instances of ethical decision-making, while others highlighted the challenge of articulating personal strengths and weaknesses. Notably, there were references to an MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and questions related to specific academic performance such as low GPAs and class grades.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What makes you a good candidate for our school and vice-versa?
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How would you handle an ethical issue in your profession?
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What happened during a bad semester? had 1.9 GPA that semster.
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Give an example of a time when you had to step up and be a leader.
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Name a time where you encountered a difficult person/situation.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and approachable staff, the relaxed and conversational atmosphere of the interviews, and the interaction with current students that provided valuable insights about the school. Many appreciated the efforts made to minimize stress during the interview process and the emphasis on showcasing the true personality of the interviewees.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Very conversational interview style, focused interviewer, and responsive communication
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A small group of interviewees of 4 people including me. P1 and P2 drop by to say hello and chat.
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The facilities were nice and the people were friendly.
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The unbelievably friendly admissions staff and how much they knew about ME. Also, the current students were very approachable and would answer any question.
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The friendliness of the admissions office, interaction with P1, P2, and P3 students to really get a feel for the school
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of organization in the interview process, such as waiting times and inadequate management in the meeting rooms. They also highlighted concerns about outdated facilities, minimal engagement from interviewers, and the absence of comprehensive tours or presentations, suggesting improvements in these areas for a more positive applicant experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Zoom management could have been better.
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They let the current pharmacy students ( about 70) swarm you in the little meeting room you're in. It's supposed to feel welcoming, but it's a trigger for people with social anxiety issues.
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Only toured the pharmacy building. Parking is inconvenient.
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Every answer I got from administrators and students were about how the staff brought food for the students, yet the interviewees weren't even offered water,
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Nothing!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and laid-back nature of the interview process, the importance of bringing questions for students, and the need to focus on the essay and interview rather than other materials. Suggestions included being prepared to discuss PCAT experiences, knowing that the interviewers may read your essay right before the interview, and being aware of potential challenges like construction or navigating traffic to the interview location.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The status of the PCAT requirement was in the air during 2020, near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You do NOT need to bring your ID, resume, portfolio, pens or pencils, or a briefcase. A small purse at most.
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You are being recorded by cameras the whole time
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They offered no food or drinks
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How at ease the admissions staff makes you!
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested improvements such as providing more enthusiastic tour guides, extending tour durations to cover all areas of interest, offering additional interview dates, and enhancing organization in interview scheduling.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Have nametags and some light snacks
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The students in charge of the tour didn't seem too enthusiastic.
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Nothing, the whole experience was so great
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It would have been nice to tour both buildings, I feel that the tour was too short and did not include everything that I wanted to see, so I had to walk around by myself afterwards
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None - they are very helpful and always available
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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n/a
25% interviewees used n/a (n/a), with 25% using Atlanta (Atlanta) and 25% using Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta International Airport) and 25% using Hartsfield Jackson (Hartsfield Jackson).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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17% Airplane
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67% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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17% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Georgia Center (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at School owned hotel (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Georgia Center
10/10
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School owned hotel
9/10
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Holiday Inn on Broad Street
8/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Home or at home.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (19%)
Faculty member (19%)
Student (62%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (79%)
Neutral (21%)
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