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.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (95%)
No change (5%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (58%)
Good (26%)
Average (11%)
Poor (5%)
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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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!
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
47 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.9 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
95% One-on-One
5% Group Interview
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File Type:
0% Open-File
100% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
AUBURN-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 47 minutes, with an average of 1.9 interviews. 95% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 100% are closed-file.
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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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 _______).
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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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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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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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?
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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
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.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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atl
50% interviewees used atl (atl), with 50% using Atlanta (MGM).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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17% Airplane
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83% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Holiday Inn Express (average ranking 9/10), with some staying at Auburn University Hotel (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Holiday Inn Express
9/10
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Auburn University Hotel
9/10
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COMFORT INN
8/10
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.
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (18%)
Faculty member (23%)
Other (5%)
Student (55%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (84%)
Neutral (16%)
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