University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmacy
Monroe, LA
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as high stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around ethical dilemmas, problem-solving scenarios, personal motivations for choosing a particular profession, situational judgment, and qualities necessary for the role. Some respondents referenced an MMI format, suggesting questions on breaking laws, dealing with coworkers, dress code, career choice rationale, excellence definition, time management, and handling ethical situations in a pharmacy setting, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
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If you could break one law, what law would you break and why.
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why pharmacy but not medicine
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Situational: How would you handle, in a retail pharmacy, a customer who wants a refill of his vital medication, even when he has no refills remaining/no written prescription from his doctor?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like handling academic failure, ethical dilemmas, and leadership qualities with related follow-up inquiries on teamwork and conflict resolution strategies.
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If you partied too hard and failed a test, what would you do about it?
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why would u tell on your close freind if u cought him cheating
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Name 3 qualities to describe a leader (in your opinion), explain. Follow up: How does said leader keep his or her people working smoothly? How to handle issues? How to keep morale at a good level?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmacy discussed situations where they didn't work well in a group, lacked a required quality of a pharmacist, and ethical dilemmas like helping a friend during an open-book exam. These responses indicate a mix of behavioral, situational, and ethical questions commonly asked during interviews at the school.
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Name one time where you did not work well in a group, how did you handle it?
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what quality is required of a pharmacist that u dont have enough of
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If you had an open-book exam in a class, and your pal asked you for an answer, what would you do? (<cough> leave said pal hanging! it's open book, open book tests don't exist in college, at least they haven't for me <cough>)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Louisiana Regional Airport (MLU)
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Louisiana-Monroe
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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ramadah
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Marriot
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing sample questions from various sources such as Pharmacy School applicant books, Student Doctor Net, and the internet. Many also practiced answering a variety of questions, including situational scenarios, to feel more confident and prepared for the interview format.
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I reviewed a Pharmacy School applicant book; it had sample questions that i went over (none of which were asked). Also reviewed everything i knew about the school
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pharmacist, sdn, internet google
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Student Doctor Net! YAY FOR SDN! Also, I brainstormed around a dozen questions for myself to answer as practice. Questions ranged from views on importation of drugs to situational "if you were a retail pharmacist and this happened" types. That's really all you need to do, the interviews are more like conversations.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were impressed by the friendly and welcoming attitude of the staff and students, making them feel at ease during interactions. Additionally, the positive atmosphere on campus, diverse student body, and ongoing improvements under new leadership were highlighted as positive aspects.
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How friendly everyone was, i really felt at ease in the interview and while i was dealing with the staff.
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the peoples attitude
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Good faculty, students are generally upbeat all over campus, fair amount of student diversity, improvements happening all over campus due to a new University President who - at the least - brings fresh blood to the leadership of the uni.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the small and gloomy town of Monroe, the school's location, older facilities, reduced admissions due to financial constraints, and the potential boredom of the city. Suggestions included improvements to facilities, increasing student support for those with family obligations, and enhancing the appeal of the location to prospective students.
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the town of Monroe. It just looks so small, gloomy and sad.
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school location
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Facilities are slightly old, admissions being reduced from 120 to 90 because Louisiana is relatively poor (and also due to some pharmacy students falling behind - many are older with family and have trouble staying on track), Monroe can be a really boring city depending who you are.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for company or support during the process, as well as the importance of knowing the best route to their destination to avoid any unexpected delays or issues.
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nothing, i think i was prepared and i had researched the location ahead of time so i had no trouble getting back and forth from hotel to school to airport.
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wished i had taken a friend to give me company
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I wish I knew not to take the route I took to the college on my interview day! Dozens of cement trucks filled the road and traffic was blocked off, backed up, and detoured. I was quasi-late for the initial meeting in the lobby, therefore. Pues, que sera, sera.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for a tour of the facilities, commented on the conversational nature of the interviews, and mentioned feeling more comfortable as the process progressed. They also highlighted the importance of speaking confidently and showcasing their thoughts during interviews, as well as the positive and friendly atmosphere experienced during the visit.
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I wish they had a done a tour. I understand the building i was in was new, and i wish i could have seen their facilities.
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i had a very shaky start but became more comfortable as the process went on... thanks to my first interview at drake
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First, please note that this University is now called the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Well, the interviews strike me as very conversational. So, speak up and speak well of what's on your mind for every question asked. If you don't know for sure how to answer, don't worry - take a few moments, and maybe tell the interviewer that you don't know by experience but your opinion at this time is such and such. I had two interviewers with interesting pharmacy-related experiences, so be sure to ask about the interviewers' education/background/work experience. The essay portion takes place in the afternoon, opposed to the interviews of the morning. On the essay, you'll receive three topics to write on (can be anything) and you choose one. 1 hour is given to type or handwrite the essay - a fair amount of time to construct a basic and coherent response. On a final note, everyone I encountered on my interview day appeared upbeat/positive/friendly. Good signs.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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