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  • Touro University California College of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy School
  • Vallejo, CA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3 (2 faculty and 1 P3 student)

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"Future of Pharmacy" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"One constructive criticism you've received, from whom, and how it affected your life? (this is about your weakness)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

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

What was the most interesting question?

"Tell me a short story about anything (pick any topic)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Aside from your degree/ education, what else can touro offer you? (wasn't really difficult) - talk about network, professional development, serene environment, and opportunity to explore CA" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"BE EXCITED ABOUT THE PROSPECT OF SOMEDAY, BECOMING A PHARMACIST!!, SDN interview feedback, talked to a pharmacist, LOTS of mock interviews, learn as much as you ca about the school, and learn the various specialities in the profession. For the essay and math section, I read my GRE textbook on analytical writing and several short essays by a favorite author of mine." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The "family" dynamics of the school. Everyone was genuinely supportive of each other." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The old buildings were a bit spooky." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"To rent a car for the trip. Do not depend on uber." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Vallejo is filled with super nice people. And the absence of night-life is a positive thing to me. Tells me the city won't attract certain kinds of people. The quite environment is beautiful and conducive for efficient study and success. Cost of living is low and means I won't rack up unnecessary bills/ loan upon graduation." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you use?

SFO

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

3 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Motel 6

Would you recommend the hotel?

No

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

03/09/17

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

5 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"Financial aid should come more prepared next time with updated dates on the packets. But overall, everyone was jolly nice and super friendly." Report Response

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