Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Nashville, TN
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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.
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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the reasons for choosing a particular school, past volunteering experiences, sources of support during academic pursuits, leadership roles, significant challenges faced, influential figures in the field, and personal interests outside of academics. Some respondents also mentioned being asked about specific classes enjoyed or struggled with, qualities of a great pharmacist, plans for the future, and stress management techniques. A few responses indicated an MMI format with nondisclosure aspects, such as questions about personal impact or unexpected scenarios, and confirmation that interviewers had reviewed application files in advance.
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1st interviewer asked me 1. why Belmont? 2. any volunteer during college? 3. do you have any support while attending pharmacy school?
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2nd interviewer asked me 1. why I went to many colleges/universities in my undergrad? 2. any leadership? 3. who support me in my life?
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3rd interviewer asked me, 1. any support? 2. did I had any leadership role? 3. where I worked? 4. challenge during my undergrad?
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One interviewer had my application open and literally asked me about my difficulties during undergrad/family tragedies. When was a time you hoped something worked out for you and didn't? Is there anything you would change about it? What was a class you enjoyed in undergrad? A class that gave you trouble?
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What do you do outside of studying and working? What kind of field do you plan to go into? Do you plan on doing any type of organization at Belmont Univeristy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Belmont University College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics such as the importance of skills for pharmacists, future career aspirations in pharmacy, views on the healthcare system, and personal experiences related to family and career choices. The interviews were described as conversational with a focus on authenticity, lacking scenario-based questions, and having a relaxed atmosphere that emphasized getting to know the interviewee genuinely.
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who will support me while I am attending pharmacy school especially I have a 2 year old kid?
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All questions were very conversational. There was zero situational/scenario questions with prompts. Questions that really help them to determine if you're a good fit for the school. They wanted to make sure you was being yourself and that you didn't come into the interview acting like a robot.
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None. It was the most boring interview of my life.
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see yourself in 5 and 10 years
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Tell me about yourself
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Belmont University College of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as why they chose Belmont, handling difficult situations at work, managing stress, addressing academic challenges, and describing improvements to American healthcare. Notably, some respondents mentioned a specific essay prompt about handling team members who weren't contributing, suggesting a scenario-based inquiry.
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why belmont?
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Why I didn't apply to my undergrad school.
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difficult situation at work and how I handled it
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Essay topic: Describe a situation where someone wasn't pulling their weight; what did you do?
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Same as specific question 1.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $401 and $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Nashville International Airport (BNA)
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n/a
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Nashville International
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Nashville
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BNL-nashville
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BNA
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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holiday inn express
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comfort inn
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Quality Inn
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Hutton
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Howard Johnson
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, using Student Doctor Network (SDN) for feedback and practicing common interview questions. Some applicants also utilized previous interview experiences, reviewed the school's website for information, and practiced in front of a mirror to feel more confident and prepared.
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mock and SDN
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mock interviews and SDN
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Go over many example interview questions.
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Self image training
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Multiple Mock Interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the beautiful campus, welcoming and friendly faculty and staff, and the upcoming new pharmacy building. They also appreciated the strong affiliations with institutions like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the opportunities for success and growth provided by the program.
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how nice they are.
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Faculty and staff made it very clear that Belmont and Nashville can provide so many opportunities and successes. They truly care about how their students succeed.
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the building is new and nice.
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great location. nice rotation especially mission. new facility and rich school. 100% NAPLEX passing rate for previous year graduate
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The curriculum, faculty, and building.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by factors such as lack of engagement from interviewers, insufficient information provided about financial aid, lack of diversity, and concerns regarding accreditation status. Suggestions include improving interviewer engagement, providing more comprehensive information on financial aid, and addressing diversity and accreditation concerns.
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the interviewer was very old and very dull. very boring as well. not very engaging with me.
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new school still.
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Young school.
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no information about financial aid or student living expenses
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A lack of humility in the dean level and chair level staff.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the lunch portion of the interview was a significant part of the evaluation process, to bring an umbrella for potential weather conditions, and that the interview itself would be more relaxed than expected. Many also mentioned specific details they wished they had been informed about, such as the essay topic and the interview schedule.
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that the lunch portion was actually a good chunk of the interview. they don't tell you but i am pretty sure they grade you during the lunch.
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Traffic..but not a big deal
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How nice it was.
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That there would be an essay to write
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the essay topic
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of being oneself, dressing professionally, and arriving on time for the interview. They also highlighted positive aspects of the school such as quick acceptance notifications, good facilities, and potential for growth despite accreditation status, while some noted areas for improvement like the admissions office communication and interview engagement.
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just be yourself during the interview and dress professionally and be on time. Had the interview on Thursday may the 13th and I got my acceptance letter on Tuesday the 18th.
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Best interviewers i've had yet.
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the school is alright. i might have considered it more if my interviewer were more engaging and a better conversationalist.
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great school.. I heard acceptance 3 days after interview.
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Very nice school and I hope am I accepted.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve their responsiveness to inquiries and provide better communication timelines, emphasizing the importance of timely and efficient interactions with prospective students.
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apply early
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Pro - fantastic people and very willing to help once you get them. Con - To provide better timelines when the student reaches out to you for communication. No response to e-mail or phone follow ups for 3 days or more is unacceptable from an admissions office.
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The admissions office was pretty slow to respond. It took them several weeks before they responded to me, and I had emailed them and called them several times.
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It was very hard to reach the admission office to confirm the interview date.
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The only problem I had with Admissions was when I called to accept the interview, I had a hard time
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