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Chicago State University College of Pharmacy

Chicago, IL

Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit

Going on an interview at CSU-PHARM? Add your feedback to help others!
⭐ 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 low 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 scenarios where applicants had to make decisions conflicting with instructions, reasons for pursuing pharmacy or a specific program, descriptions of personal attributes, handling stressful situations, and personal introductions highlighting motivations for the chosen field of study. The responses indicate a mix of situational, behavioral, and motivational inquiries commonly encountered in medical school interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy discussed issues in pharmacy and solutions, focusing on areas for improvement within the field.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy discussed scenarios where they had to persuade others or reflect on past mistakes.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 15 minutes or less.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a in a group 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 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 between $401 and $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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 average.
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?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reading SDN interview feedback, studying questions asked at other schools, and doing mock interviews. Many felt more confident after multiple interviews and practice sessions with family or friends.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were most impressed by the friendly and approachable staff, as well as the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the campus. They appreciated the supportive community and felt comfortable being themselves in this environment.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were most commonly unimpressed by the small size of the pharmacy school's facilities, particularly the limited number of classrooms, and the lack of advanced technology compared to other schools. Additionally, the negative impression of an ongoing construction project affecting class setup was also a notable concern.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to know in advance about specific aspects of the interview process, such as the inclusion of a writing portion, and the true nature of the school's location to avoid being deterred by potentially misleading information.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed positive surprises about campus diversity and educational experiences at CSU, emphasizing the importance of diversity in their academic journey and dispelling negative perceptions about the campus environment.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their exceptional work and accommodating staff.