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Chapman University School of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

Irvine, CA

Pharmacy Schools | Private For-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

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

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately responsive.
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Applicants commonly reported being asked about their favorite class during medical school interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Chapman University School of Pharmacy discussed how one would respond if a friend disclosed having a disease.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

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.

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.
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Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing common questions asked in pharmacy school interviews, such as introducing themselves, explaining why they are interested in pharmacy, and why they chose that specific school. This approach helped them feel more confident and articulate during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the approachability and friendliness of the faculty, noting that they took the time to engage with them and answer their questions thoroughly. This welcoming and supportive environment was a positive highlight for many applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with negative interactions during interviews, citing instances of rudeness or criticism from interviewers. They suggested that interviewers should maintain professionalism and provide constructive feedback to create a more positive experience for candidates.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known more about the structure and content of the interview day ahead of time, including the specific activities and timing involved. They also highlighted the importance of receiving an itinerary in advance to better prepare for the various components of the interview process.
  • (online interview day) I had a later interview day in late February and there were only two other interviewees. The day consisted of two 20 minute interviews, a writing assignment, some interviewee group work (work as a group to answer a prompt, and work as a group to defend a silly prompt in a debate), and a presentation about the school. They give an itinerary of the day ahead of time so you know generally the timing of the events of the day.

What are your general comments?

Overall, applicants found the faculty interactions to be positive, with some exceptions such as one interviewer.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are in state students.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
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What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle Impression Performance Interview Location
2022-23 Positively 🙂 Good Virtual