Auburn University, AL
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 16% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.7
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 113 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios about receiving criticism, helping others in need, handling stress, explaining motivations for choosing the field of pharmacy, discussing past leadership experiences, and detailing personal attributes relevant to the profession. Some responses indicated an MMI format with questions related to nondisclosure agreements, suggesting a structured interview process focused on assessing various skills and attributes.
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Why Auburn? Why pharmacy?
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Tell about a time you received criticism and how you reacted to it
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Why did you choose pharmacy?
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Describe a situation in which you've had to immediately help someone.
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Tell me a little bit about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy discussed a variety of scenarios, including ethical dilemmas like deciding who gets on a lifeboat after a plane crash and handling situations involving classmates' personal struggles. Additionally, there were inquiries about global issues, personal reflections, and preferences influencing school choices, with some responses indicating a focus on ethical decision-making similar to scenarios encountered in an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) format where respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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If a student were to post bad things about a professor, what action should the school take if any?
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Suppose a student created a negative post about one of the pharmacy school professors on social media. Should the school take any action and if so, what?
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What would you do with an elephant that you can not give away or sell?
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Which organizations do you wish you had the opportunity to join while in undergrad?
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Describe yourself in one word (i.e. Your Name is _______).
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics, including fitting in with the learning style, healthcare issues, ethical dilemmas, hypothetical scenarios, personal sacrifices, and handling patient situations. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), as some responses mentioned nondisclosure agreements, with a focus on a wide range of thought-provoking questions to assess candidates thoroughly.
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How do you think you will fit in with the learning style at the school?
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What is the most pressing healthcare issue in the US and why
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Name a time when you had to sacrifice something for someone else.
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What do you believe is the greatest problem in the world today?
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If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be and why?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing SDN interview feedback, practicing with mock interviews, researching the school's website and program, and familiarizing themselves with pharmacy-related issues. They also sought advice from current students or previous interviewees and made sure to articulate their reasons for pursuing pharmacy as a career.
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SDN interview feedback.
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I talked to current pharmacy students about the application/interview process. I attended pre-pharmacy club meetings at my school that were really helpful. I also practiced interview questions on Quizlet.
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Reading SDN interview questions and doing a mock interview at AU.
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Read through the SDN interview feedback, did a mock interview with the pharmacy recruiter from HSOP, read up on commonly made mistakes at interviews.
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SDN
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were most impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the admissions staff, faculty, and students at the school. They appreciated the organized interview process, the beautiful campus, the opportunity to engage with the dean, and the emphasis on creating a personal connection with each applicant.
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The campus is gorgeous
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The friendliness of the admissions staff as well as being able to meet and talk to the dean. Students were also very friendly.
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Everyone knows everyone. It is a college town, so it was really nice to see that atmosphere.
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The organization of the school. The entire interview day was very organized and ran very smoothly. You could also tell that everyone was excited for us to be there.
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Friendliness of faculty and students, and how laid back the interview day was.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of in-state tuition benefits after the second year, feeling excluded as an outsider, and experiencing long, impersonal interviews. Suggestions included improving interview personalization, reducing downtime, and addressing the high cost of out-of-state tuition.
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They don’t give in state tuition after your second year!!!!
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Nothing at all
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As an outsider of the Alabama region, i did feel a little secluded from the jokes and commentaries.
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N/A
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Nothing! Awesome school.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and laid-back nature of the interview process at the school, the group exercises involved, and the importance of preparing thoughtful questions about the program. Suggestions included not stressing out, being oneself, and familiarizing oneself with current events for potential essay topics.
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They don’t give in state tuition after your second year!!!! Also, if you’re out of state then you will feel a little left out due to their commentary
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I wish I had known how relaxed the interview would be
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no essay!! (but group exercise, super fun)
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I think I was very well prepared. Thankfully!
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I wish I had known how laid back the day would be and that the individual interview wouldn't be until the very end of the day.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally appreciated the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and helpful interactions with current students at the school. Some suggestions included being well-prepared, avoiding distractions during interviews, and staying calm during the process.
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Staff is nice, school is in good location and they have a homie vibe.
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Loved the school
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nice school, nice area, wish they offered in state residency switch for out of states students after completion of a year
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HSOP does a great job of calming you down for the interview. I was really nervous at the beginning of the day, but by the time it was time for my interview I was pretty relaxed and just happy to have the opportunity to be there.
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AUsome school! Very excited to hear back from them!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants appreciated the icebreaker and group exercise, suggesting they be continued. Some also mentioned a preference for eco-friendly application materials and commended the efficient admissions process and friendly staff.
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the icebreaker was nice, definitely keep that
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Keep doing the group exercise. It was great!
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Keep doing what you’re doing
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Eco-Friendly application materials would be awesome
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Great staff. I had an admissions decision in about a week.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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MGM Atlanta
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel is the Auburn Hotel.
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Auburn Hotel
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Auburn University Hotel
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Comfort Inn
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Hampton Inn
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Holiday Inn Express
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Poor | Virtual |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2016-17 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2015-16 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
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| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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