Anyone applying to University of Hawaii at Hilo for Fall 2013?
For those who wanted an update:
The Early Decision Program Applicants to this school are interviewing on October 11 and 12--just received an interview invite yesterday.
I assume that once they make decisions on us, they'll be inviting the normal pool of applicants for interviews.
As kcwang said, definitely call Kristy if you have any questions; she's really friendly and happy to answer your questions as best as you can!
Thank you, I really appreciate the update! Fortunately, I've already received four interview invites, but I'm hoping I'll receive one from Hilo, which is my top choice. Good luck with your interview!
The other day before classes started, they were conducting interviews in the breakout rooms.
If I have a 2.63 GPA but have retaken all the courses and did very well in them, do you think they will consider me? PCAT is in november...I also have letters of recommendations and pharmacy experience
I received an invitation for interview today and I did not apply through the Early Decision Program. Hope others hear good news soon!
Thanks Nomad! Yeah, the distance and cost of living on the island does worry me. Fortunately, I was recently accepted into another program so it looks like I will cancel my interview and withdraw my application from Hilo.Congrats on your interview! :thumb up:
How does Hilo rank compared to the other schools you are applying to? I have applied to Hilo as well, but I have to take the distance into consideration. However, going to pharmacy school in Hawaii has its perks Plus, its great to learn that their NAPLEX scores have improved. I was worried about that.
Thanks Nomad! Yeah, the distance and cost of living on the island does worry me. Fortunately, I was recently accepted into another program so it looks like I will cancel my interview and withdraw my application from Hilo.
I submitted my supplemental application on 09/13 and got the interview invite thru email on 10/16.When did you submit your secondary?
I just submitted mine last week and am wondering how long it takes to get a response. TIA
I submitted my supplemental application on 09/13 and got the interview invite thru email on 10/16.
Hey I just sent in my pharmcas for Hilo on Monday (10/29), what is the wait time for the invitation for their secondary app?
I got accepted last year, here are my stats:
GPA: 3.3
PCAT:76
B.S. in Chemistry and Minor in Bio
46 hours of Pharmacy Shadowing
Involved with March of Dimes and Pre-Pharmacy Society at my previous univesity
Randome fact: In our class we have 11 pairs people with the the same first name out of 88 students. kcwang know what I'm talking about
Got mine in a few days. GOOD LUCK!Hey I just sent in my pharmcas for Hilo on Monday (10/29), what is the wait time for the invitation for their secondary app?
I'm on Thursday the 6thIt took me 5 days to receive my supplemental invitation.
BTW: I scheduled my interview date in LV for Dec. 8. Saturday. at 11AM. Anyone else on that day?
I'm on Thursday the 6th
From my experience last year, the writing promps are simple questions like what is one thing you regret doing, what is your favorite animal etc. They give you the prompt after the interview, and you basically stand or sit outside the hotel room writing on the clip board while they interview the next person (btw, this is for LV interviews). Make sure you check in at the hotel so you know which hotel room your interview is held. Don't just blindly follow other interviewees because they might have different hotel rooms for the interview. =PI am on the 8th as well, at 2:30pm.
Does anyone have any idea what type of essay/questions they ask during the interview?
From my experience last year, the writing promps are simple questions like what is one thing you regret doing, what is your favorite animal etc. They give you the prompt after the interview, and you basically stand or sit outside the hotel room writing on the clip board while they interview the next person (btw, this is for LV interviews). Make sure you check in at the hotel so you know which hotel room your interview is held. Don't just blindly follow other interviewees because they might have different hotel rooms for the interview. =P
Any advice?
look over http://studentdoctor.net/schools/school/uhh-pharm for potential interview question. Try mock interview with those questions.
Be able to answer basic and general question about field of pharmacy. For example, if they ask you to describe pharmacy in a sentence, how would you do it.
Research the school well, I would look at their student hand book on their website. Look at the uniqueness of some of the courses and curriculum. For example, UH COP offers a bachelor degree in Pharmacy study. It is basically a free degree, and you just sign up for it. Since all the prerequisites are covered in pharmacy school curriculum, you dont need to take additional classes to get it. They did this for the student who didn't get a bachelor degree, which is really neat of them. Check out the dean of the school, you can basically tell that he's got a huge goal for the school, and will get the school on the top 25 list.
Dress nice and neat for the interview. Always smile. Show eagerness.. and most importantly, be yourself.
gl hf
Hey my interview is on the 6th. I think closed file is better because the interviewer won't make assumptions based on your grades/pcat. Everyone is one the same playing field theoretically at least.Hey guys! I scheduled my interview for LV on Dec 8th! Im aware that Hilo does closed file interviews. Do you guys know if this is supposed to be a good thing or bad thing? Thanks in advance guys!
Hi,
I e-submitted my app a few days ago, how long does it take for them to get me the supplemental?
Thanks
Hi,
I e-submitted my app a few days ago, how long does it take for them to get me the supplemental?
Thanks
When your PharmCAS gets verified youll get the supplemental. By the way its been going recently, it takes about a month for your PharmCAS to get verified.
took me about a week