Harding University College of Pharmacy Summary Responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

8.9

Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 24 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 low 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 (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (25%)

Good (75%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally praised the new school for its exceptional faculty and staff, highlighting their approachability and engaging personalities as standout qualities.

This is a new school but is light years ahead of the rest when it comes to personality and approachability of the faculty and staff.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

46 Minutes Average

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Number:

1.8 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

25% Open-File

75% Closed-File

HARDING-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 46 minutes, with an average of 1.8 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 75% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Most respondents were asked about their reasons for choosing the school, study habits, pharmacy experience, and how they would handle a situation involving academic dishonesty. Additionally, some responses suggest the interviews may have been in an MMI format with possible nondisclosure agreements in place.

Why did you choose Harding?

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How do you study? How do you stay organized for pharmacy school?

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Pharmacy experience?

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If you caught a fellow student cheating what would you do?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Harding University College of Pharmacy discussed definitions of success and favorite cartoon characters.

How do you define success?

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What's our favorite cartoon character?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by ensuring a good night's sleep, practicing with questions from various sources beyond SDN, and emphasizing the importance of being oneself during the interview. Many also mentioned using Student Doctor Network (SDN) as a resource to read forums and gain insight into the interview process.

SDN

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Sleep well the night before. 3/4 of the questions were not on SDN so prepare by practicing with other school questions. BE YOURSELF! They know you're nervous, but it will benefit you to try not to be nervous. They don't bite. They are really nice!

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Reading SDN forums.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Harding University College of Pharmacy discussed situational innovation, positive work experiences in pharmacy, and reasons for selection, suggesting a focus on past experiences, skills, and personal motivations in interviews.

Tell me of a situation where you did something to innovate

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What was a positive experience that you've had while working at a pharmacy?

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Why should you be selected?

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the helpfulness and efficiency of the staff, from admissions to faculty, with quick responses to inquiries and a well-organized process. The positive interactions with students, faculty, and administration left a lasting impression on applicants, who appreciated the cordial and welcoming atmosphere of the school.

The school is great, the students are very helpful as well as the admissions office. they made us try coats to get our sizes.

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Staff is so nice and organized. Staff replies to emails quickly. Interviews and acceptance notifications were fast (2 days! not including the weekend)

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The administration and faculty were cordial and gave positive feedback.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were disappointed by the incomplete pharmacy building and uncertainty regarding class locations. They suggested providing clear communication about facilities and course arrangements to manage expectations better.

The actual pharmacy building was not yet completed. I wasn't sure where I would be attending classes.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known about the group interview in advance, as it caught them off guard and they were not adequately prepared for it. They suggested that organizations clearly communicate all stages of the interview process to candidates to avoid surprises and help them better prepare.

That there was a group interview on top of the one on one interview

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🤝 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 praised the admissions office for their excellent communication and timely responses, suggesting that the office should continue their good work in maintaining strong, consistent contact with students throughout the admissions process.

Keep up the good work! I have never met an office staff that kept in contact with the students so well and in a timely manner.

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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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Little Rock Airport

100% interviewees used Little Rock Airport (Little Rock Airport).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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50% Airplane

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50% 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 Microtel (average ranking 8/10), with some staying at Heritage Inn (average rating 8/10). (Top 3 displayed)

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Microtel

8/10

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Heritage Inn

8/10

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Days Inn

5/10

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%)

Student (75%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

Harding University College of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

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Harding University College of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

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