Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Online Program Pharm.D
Omaha, NE
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
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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 reasons for choosing pharmacy as a career, handling time management and balancing school with personal life, experiences with community service, and managing responsibilities in a distance learning setting. Some respondents mentioned questions specific to Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, indicating potential nondisclosure agreements and a focus on situational scenarios and personal attributes.
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Have you ever had an irate customer, and what did you do?
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They asked about how I would do as an online learner and if I've taken online classes before, also how I would manage my time
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Why pharmacy, Why Creighton?
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How will I manage and balance life with schoolwork?
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Where did my interest in pharmacy come from?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Online Program Pharm.D discussed various topics such as favorite courses, spare time activities, differences between pharmacy systems, and examples of handling challenging situations. Some responses indicated a straightforward interview format, while others mentioned a high level of interest from interviewers. It is noteworthy that some references to MMI, Multiple Mini Interview format, and nondisclosure agreements were made, suggesting a structured and confidential interview process in some cases.
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No questions stood out as particularly interesting.
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They repeat a dozen times on interview day that this is a professional program with large time demands.
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They were all pretty standard
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The above three were the only questions asked and then they asked me the, 'Do you have any questions for us?'
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Online Program Pharm.D discussed included inquiries about barriers faced as a distance student, balancing school/work/personal life (including quitting a job), support system at home, reasons for being chosen over other candidates, and examples of ethical dilemmas in the workplace. Some responses indicated non-disclosure or lack of challenging questions, with a few mentioning scenarios involving conflicts with others or going above and beyond to help someone.
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There were no difficult questions.
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What barriers do I expect to encounter in being a distance student?
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How do you plan to balance school/work/personal life? If you have a job, tell them your going to quit it.
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There weren't any particularly difficult questions
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None were difficult.
🤝 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 2 people.
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.
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 7+ 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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Eppley Airfield (OMA)
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oma
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Omaha-Eppley
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Omaha
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Eppley Field
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Eppley
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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Studio Plus
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Ramada
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Quality Inn - Council Bluffs
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Quality Inn (Council Bluffs)
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Microtel - Council Bluffs
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 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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, seeking advice from online forums like SDN, practicing with friends or mentors, and reflecting on their personal statements and values. Many also researched the school's website and program of study to be well-informed and ready for current events related to the pharmacy profession.
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SDN
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I did not prepare.
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Questions from SDN
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SDN surveys
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Going over the questions in the Interview Feedback on SDN, as well as asking for advice in the pre-pharmacy forum. I asked and people who went through the interview process answered! This is a great, useful, informative website!
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the faculty, staff, and students at the school. They appreciated the focus on Jesuit values, advanced technology, and the collaborative and supportive environment. Suggestions included maintaining the positive culture and emphasis on student experience throughout the admissions process.
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The faculty seemed to really love the school, and the admissions staff were very professional and nice
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Most of the staff was quite friendly, and the facilities are super modern and very nice.
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Friendly low stress!!
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The entire interview day was impressive
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How student oriented the school was
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about inconsistent interview standards, unprofessional interviewers, lack of specific program details, high costs, short interview durations, and inconveniences related to travel and exam proctoring. Suggestions include standardizing interviews, providing more detailed program information, ensuring professionalism in interviews, addressing cost concerns, and improving communication about program requirements.
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The lack of interviewing standardization. My interviewers were very unprofessional and silly. The questions just seemed to come from thin air. I think all interviewees should be asked the same questions.
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The 12 times I heard it was a full time program, with no specifics (40 hours) or ranges (30-45 hours) as to how much time the average student puts in.
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Nothing.
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Nothing. Everything was great.
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nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and low-stress nature of the interview process, the lack of surprises or trick questions, the need for comfortable shoes and snacks for the long day, and the importance of preparing questions for interviewers. Additionally, they highlight the helpfulness and supportiveness of the admissions personnel, the large number of interviewees present, and the provision of essential information and resources during the interview day.
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The format of the interview process.
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It was going to snow...
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Nothing because I was very well prepared for the day because of all the info on SDN. Someone did mention to me to bring a snack to eat because there would be no break to do so. The admissions personnel offered us a bottle of water and a bag of popcorn but I stayed away from the popcorn in case I got some stuck in between my teeth! So I'd advise others to eat lunch beforehand and bring a snack if you don't think you can last a full 5 hours of presentations and the interview. Presentations started at 12:00pm and I was put in a group to have the interview at 4:30pm. Maybe bring some gum too to refresh your mouth before the interview.
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I wish I had believed everyone here who said it would be low-stress. It really is true. Everyone is really nice there and very willing to help. I was surprised by how comfortable I felt. Everyone is so supportive and welcoming. The interview itself was very low-key and relaxed, and my interviewers were very friendly and even joked with me a little, which really helped to lessen my nerves.
What are your general comments?
Overall, applicants had positive experiences during the interview process at Creighton University. They found the environment to be low-stress, welcoming, and informative, with a focus on getting to know the applicants as individuals rather than just their academic achievements. Some applicants appreciated the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, while others highlighted the importance of being prepared and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the day.
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:)
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If you have a job and plan on keeping it while in the program, don't tell them that. They them your quitting and looking to work a day a week in a pharmacy. That's the answer they're looking for.
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I was very impressed with Creighton's program. It was great to learn so much more about how the distance pathway program would run. They are making changes to the program so that the distance pathway program continues to run according to accreditation standards. By the way, since I was in the distance pathway group, we did not get a tour of the campus so my answers to some of the questions in this interview feedback should really be n/a.
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When they didn't ask me the question (why creighton?) I wanted to answer, I let them know there was something I'd like them to know. The interview time I felt was too short. There was lots I would have liked to share. But in retrospect, the adcom has already decided if they want me or not. The goal of the interview is to see if the applicant can speak and communicate well and to get a general sense of personality, so it may not be necessary to resell ones self entirely.
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If you are able, I recommend eating a meal an hour before you have to report to the school, as you only get a little snack during the 5 hours you are there.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest improving communication with state-specific advisors, ensuring a smooth interview day schedule with breaks for meals, and addressing any delays in email responses.
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Reaching your state-specific advisor is super-tedious, and my specific person could be rude at times.
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Let interviewees know to be sure to eat a hearty lunch before starting the presentations since there was really no break to sit down and eat something during the 5 hours (12-5pm) there.
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Return email can be a little slow. But the interview day was run very well.
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If there's any way to manage it, it would be really nice to know what time the actual interview woul
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