Baltimore, MD
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
There was a writing portion (30 minutes) -- my question was to write about a decision I made in the past year and if I were given the same situation would I make the same decision again and why. Then it was off to the group interview (1 faculty, 1 current student, and 4-5 other applicants) -- they asked really general questions and half the time the student talked about her experience. Next I had the faculty interview -- he didn't have a list of questions to ask me. He asked me random questions like, "so you're from Seattle... how's the weather?" But he did ask me why I wanted to go to UMB and why I wanted to be a pharmacist. Next I had the student interview.
Overall it was VERY relaxing. :)
Word of advice: eat before you go... the whole interview is like 4 hours long. I was SUPER hungry by the time it ended.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
If you found out that your best friend is cheating, would you tell on her? What if she had a really bad week and promised that she'd only cheat once but then a week later she cheated on the exam again?
How did you prepare for the interview?
School Website, SDN forums, talked with the pharmacists that I work with, etc etc
What was the most difficult question?
I don't remember the exact question, but it was something about insurance coverage-- "with the increasing cost of prescription, do you think seniors deserve special insurance coverage" type of question.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty & students seem really nice and excited about the program. Lots of resources around (Med center right across the street).
What impressed you negatively?
Baltimore is one scary place. I didn't think it was THAT scary but oh it is. The student interviewer told me not to walk alone after 5pm... and I can totally see why.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
There is absolutely nothing to do around campus (unless you have a car). I got there two hours early (I'm from out of state) and there was no starbucks or anything to just hang for an hour or two.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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