Can anyone comment on what the school estimates your financial aid at? How much extra does the school give you for cost of living and etc.
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I have emailed the financial aid to get more of a grasp about going to their school. They estimate 49k for tuition and cost of living. From what I understand your financial need is = Their estimated tuition and cost of living - your EFC. From what it sounds like from their financial aid office, you can get this much in federal loans. 20,500 from the unsubsidized and then the rest up to 49k- EFC would be grad plus. I have not received an answer obtaining loans passed the 49k. I am at the point where I will not be going to the interview because their school underestimate what is needed to live. Esp if tuition is 36k.
Whoa!!! If tuition alone is 36k, that gives only 13k for housing/food/etc... YIKES!!! I guess we're expect to east ramen noodles for 9 months.
Sorry to hear that for the people who decide not to go to the interview. Personally I can live pretty well off 10k a year on food, and some pharmacy schools' tuition on the mainland cost probably the same amount. The town is very rural, but that is not a huge factor in my decision. I do hear complains about rotation sites from couple students like it is inconvenience to go to different island for rotations, also the internship position that drew0010 had mentioned. The food there sucks compare to where I live. (Sorry, there is no place in US that can beat the mexican food here at SD)
However, comparing its curriculum, enviroment, the local, faculty etc.. with other schools, I have to say you will not find an unique experience like Hawaii anywhere in the mainland. I guess it depends on what you want to make of your time in U of H, personally I can accomplish more personal goals by attending U of H.
To the people who is attending, I look forward meeting you all! I am quite excited going there for school.
Hi Kwang,
If you wouldn't mind, would you message me your contact information? I would like to ask you some questions. Hawaii has stated they will interview me in the event I change my mind.
49K in loans - 36K tution - 6.5k minimum rent leaves around $650/mo for books,food, insurance, electricity, water, gas, entertainment, internet and cell. A local school here offers around $70k/yr with a far lower cost of living.
No I didn't ask them, but I will try asking it for you on the school fb page lol
awesome...thanks!
I'm having my interview next week in LV on the 25th. Hope to see some future classmates there . kcwang, y u no reply to my fb message?!
Hi everyone! I wanted to get someone's opinion whether or not I have a chance of getting in. I have 3.23 science gpa and 3.27 overall. My PCAT score wasn't that good, I got 64. I don't have a Bachelor's but I have 6 years experience in the pharmacy.
Thanks for both your inputs. I had my interview already. It seemed that my interview was quick and I feel that I could have done better. I guess it's a waiting for now.Agree with Chris11792. By all means, give it a try. I had a lower GPA (3.0) and I got in. Of course, I had tons of experiences to make up for it, and my LORs also play a significant role in my acceptance.
Thanks for both your inputs. I had my interview already. It seemed that my interview was quick and I feel that I could have done better. I guess it's a waiting for now.
Hey Passiontea. I had Dr. Jarvis that interviewed me. She was really nice. I wish the my interview would have gone a little smoother. For some reason I forgot to mention all my experience in the pharmacy. Also, I got sick a few weeks before the interiview and the cough was just lingering. During the interview I had the urgency to cough. Although I did not cough thanks to the cough suppressant, the volume of my voice was really low. How was your interview?I just had my interview also and my wait time is 2 weeks also! ft86, who was your interviewer? How did it go? I had Dr. Batz.
those that also just had their interview, let us know when you get an email response so we know when to start anticipating it
I'm nervous too. I hope there's plenty of seats remaining for us.Hey everyone...Anyone know how many seats they have left? I'm a Hawaii resident and I interview on Friday. Pretty nervous...Hopefully I can get in.
Sorry I don't live in Hilo, but I'm from Maui. My guess is that it's really country. Really laid back and relaxing. No tall buildings or sky scrapers. Pretty similar to Kauai if you've been there (are you also from Hawaii?)
Feel free to PM me with other questions about Hawaii...how was the writing section?
The essay was short and simple. They will give you a piece of paper with the question that takes up almost a quarter of the page. The remainder of the page has wide ruled lines for you to write on. I would review the questions that are posted on page one and forward. I think that would prepare you for both the essay and interview. Just be yourself and don't forget to say key points you want to say on the interview.Sorry I don't live in Hilo, but I'm from Maui. My guess is that it's really country. Really laid back and relaxing. No tall buildings or sky scrapers. Pretty similar to Kauai if you've been there (are you also from Hawaii?)
Feel free to PM me with other questions about Hawaii...how was the writing section?
ft86, I feel like my interview went okay also. I was nervous and forgot to say the key points in why I wanted to go to Hilo. I also stumbled on my words a little. I wish i could do it over O, well, its just a waiting game now..
If we called in, you think kristy would tell us how many seats are left? Im thinking they already accepted around half, so 45ish students. This is because last year around this time, that was how many they had accepted.
ft86 I also had Dr. Jarvi yesterday and I am also sick. She was very nice about it... I wonder how she is feeling today after dealing with us? She was really nice but since I was so doped on meds I feel like I wasn't very clear on why I chose pharmacy. i have definitely had better interviews. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Hey does anyone know if there is a thread about how you should look for the interview? I usually buzz cut my hair and I'm not too sure if that's considered inappropriate? Might sound like a dumb question haha. My mom thinks it looks bad but it's how i like to keep my hair.
Thanks, if anyone is interviewing on Friday, hopefully we can talk story and stuff
I was wondering what should be done about hair/dress in the interviews. I understand that you want to look sharp and neat, so suit and tie is probably the best option. However, for my hair is it acceptable to spike my hair up a bit? Or is that considered unprofessional and should I leave it down.
Thank you!
I'll be honest, if I was interviewing someone with spiky hair, it would be hard for me to take them seriously. I associate spiked hair with teenagers, punks, clubbing, skaters, etc. You don't want to appear childish. Maturity is something you would probably want to convey in your interview. Of course, opinions will vary, but should I ever become faculty one day that interviews students, any ostentatious hair styles or clothing would be a turn off. First impressions are important!
http://studentdoctor.net/2010/09/interview-advice-what-to-wear-what-to-wear/
short answer: As long it is professional and nice looking. I seen spiky hair at interview (the nice and modest one), and I didn't see any negative reactions from the adcom.
I don't think Kristy would mind if we called and asked or even email her about the remaining seats. I think that would make me more nervous knowing that there would only be a few seats remaining. I'm think I'm just going to wait for two weeks.
Let me know if you hear back from school.
So far the Facebook page for the class of 2016 has about 22 members. Of course, this is assuming that all the accepted students have been added. And i dont think kristy would mind if someone were to ask. Good luck on all your interviews! I couldnt sleep while waiting for my acceptance letter. Take it easy everyone =)
and it is too quiet in the fb group. We need more ppl in there to liven things up.