Nashville, TN
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 146 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 (92%)
Negatively (4%)
No change (4%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (72%)
Good (20%)
Average (4%)
Poor (4%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally commented positively on the interview experience and the school's potential, mentioning the importance of being oneself, staying professional, and engaging during interactions. Some mentioned concerns about the admissions office and accreditation status, but overall felt the school had good facilities and potential growth in reputation.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
31 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
75% Open-File
25% Closed-File
BUSP-COMP interviews are an average of 31 minutes, with an average of 1.2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 25% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's reasons for choosing the specific institution, experiences in volunteer work, support systems during education, responses to unfair treatment, influential figures in the field, involvement in community service, personal attributes for the profession, and motivations for pursuing pharmacy as a career. Some respondents also mentioned being asked about their impact on the world and whether they would work during pharmacy school. Notably, some responses indicated an MMI format, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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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When was a time you saw someone was treated unfairly and what you did/thought about it? Who is someone who is influenced you in the pharmacy field and gave you support?
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Why didn't I apply to my undergrad school which has a great pharmacy school?
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Tell me about yourself
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Why Belmont?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Belmont University College of Pharmacy discussed various topics including envisioning themselves in the future, views on the healthcare system, essential pharmacist skills, personal experiences related to family, and reasons for pursuing pharmacy. The interview style appeared to be conversational and focused on getting to know the candidates authentically, with no specific scenario or situational questions mentioned, indicating a more relaxed and natural dialogue format.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, using resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for feedback and practicing common interview questions. Some applicants also relied on prior interview experiences and researched the school and interviewers beforehand to feel more confident and prepared.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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 was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Belmont University College of Pharmacy discussed handling difficult situations at work, managing stress, and addressing academic challenges. Additionally, some respondents mentioned an MMI format and a nondisclosure agreement, suggesting the possibility of encountering questions related to specific scenarios and ethical dilemmas.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the beautiful campus, welcoming and friendly faculty, new and modern facilities, strong curriculum, and the upcoming new pharmacy building. They also appreciated the positive and organized interview process, the school's affiliation with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the opportunities provided by the location in Nashville.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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 negatively impressed by factors such as unengaging interviewers, lack of information on financial aid and expenses, lack of diversity, and issues related to accreditation. Suggestions include improving interviewer engagement, providing comprehensive information on financial matters, increasing diversity, and expediting the accreditation process to address financial aid limitations.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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 interview process would be more relaxed and laid-back than expected, with lunch being a significant part of the evaluation. They also mentioned wanting more details about the essay topic and the overall ease of the interview at Belmont University.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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
🤝 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 commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve response times to emails and phone calls, provide better communication timelines, and be more reachable for inquiries. They also praise the helpfulness and professionalism of the admissions staff once contact is established.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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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
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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BNA
36% interviewees used BNA (BNA), with 27% using Nashville (Nashville) and 9% using -nashville (BNL) and 9% using bna (bna) and 9% using n/a (n/a) and 9% using Nashville International (Nashville International).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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55% Airplane
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45% 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 7/10), with some staying at Club Hotel Nashville (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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holiday inn express
7/10
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Club Hotel Nashville
10/10
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Hutton
10/10
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 (25%)
Faculty member (4%)
Student (71%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (92%)
Neutral (8%)
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