Nashville, TN
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
9.1
Exceptional
Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.
Based on 60 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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 responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around personal motivations for choosing the field, study habits, and hypothetical scenarios. Some respondents mentioned questions about handling failure and decision-making in competitive scenarios.
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What is one situation you was placed in and you failed? How did you handle this?
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Why Lipscomb?
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Tell me about yourself. Why Lipscomb? Why Pharmacy? It started of pretty typical.
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why pharmacy
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Lipscomb University School of Pharmacy discussed personal interests outside of academics, self-description by friends, the last book read, and recent reading materials. These questions suggest a focus on the applicant's personality, interests, and intellectual engagement beyond the classroom.
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What do you like to do when you're not studying and working?
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-If my friends were here, how would they describe me?
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Last book you read?
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None
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What books have you read recently?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Lipscomb University School of Pharmacy discussed various topics including explaining aspects of their application, discussing pharmacy practice interests, and confirming commitment to studying pharmacy. Some respondents mentioned being challenged on their motivations for pursuing pharmacy to ensure long-term dedication.
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They said that they were there to come to my defense when committee deliberated so was there anything in my file that I would like to explain. (ie. bad grades, PCAT, etc.) I also found this refreshing that they give you a chance to explain the circumstances you were in. Other schools would just look over it and chalk it up to being lazy.
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Tell me about yourself (BUT I was prepared so it wasn't hard at all).
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None
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What kind of pharmacy practice do you see yourself going into and how do you expect your undergraduate degree to help prepare you for this work?
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How are you so sure that you want to study pharmacy? (They gave me a very tough time because they wanted to make sure that people dont drop out in the first year)
✅ 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 low 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 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as SDN forums, mock interviews, and online question lists. They emphasized the importance of practicing common questions, researching the school, and having examples or stories ready to support their responses during the interview.
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There wasn't that much of SDN forums, so I just used practiced with a common set of interview questions. Honestly though, the interview was so chill and conversational that I felt like I could just be myself. But always have examples/stories to back up what you say!
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- SDN - Watched the NCAA Final 4 Michigan vs. Louisville -Researched the school's history, curriculum, and staff -Re-read my essays that I wrote for them (PharmCAS & Supplemental app), resume, etc.
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SDN and this list of pharmacy interview questions (it's really good): http://science.iupui.edu/sites/default/files/Pharmacy%20School%20Interview%20Questions.pdf
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SDN, Youtube, Mock Interview
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SDN, mock interview, writing out answers to all the questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the family atmosphere and sense of community at the school, as well as the personal connections with faculty and staff. They also highlighted the state-of-the-art facilities, such as the simulations lab, and the positive atmosphere of the campus and surrounding city.
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Everything! Family atmosphere, new facilities, connections to hospitals for rotations, nice faculty/staff, beautiful campus
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-The "homey" feel that they give off - Their students seem to really know staff members and vice versa. - I had lunch with Dean Davis! - I met the people who were part of the Admissions Committee - The simulations lab. This alone solidified my decision! "Manikins" that would react to you or what dosage you give them. They sweat, scream, & give birth! Now that's a school I want to learn at!
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The school, staff, and surrounding culture. Nashville is a lively and safe city to be at. I'm a Californian and I don't typically like being out of my state because I'm spoiled with good weather but Nashville, TN has this special something about it. I could definitely see myself moving to Nashville, TN--which is a new sentiment I thought I'd never come around to saying about any location outside of California.
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Family atmosphere, technology, just the entire christian feel in the school. Very Outstanding lunch
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The friendliness of the admissions committee.
What impressed you negatively?
Many applicants were negatively impressed by the high tuition costs and lack of detailed information on financial aid and curriculum. Some also mentioned the expensive cost of living in Nashville and unexpected questions during closed interviews. Suggestions include providing more clarity on financial assistance options, being transparent about costs, and ensuring consistency in interview processes.
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TUITION! Everything else was absolutely perfect about this school!
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- They didn't really cover financial aid very well -They didn't go into detail about the curriculum
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Probably just the cold weather but my excuse is that I'm from the spoiled California weather. In the spring and summer, I hear Nashville heats up so the temporary cold weather is something I can overlook.
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None
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How expensive it is to live in the Nashville area.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known about the curriculum changes and the importance of interacting with faculty and administrators during the program. Additionally, there were comments about the friendliness of people and concerns about the location, specifically regarding the weather and safety in Memphis, TN.
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How much you should interact with faculty throughout the day.
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- The new curriculum is 21 credit hours (different from what the website listed) I would have like to ask more questions about that.
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How nice the people there are and haha apparently how scary Memphis, TN is.
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None
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I would recommend not attending with a parent because it made it a lot easier for me to be outgoing and interact with all of the administrators that were present.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly praised the friendly and personal interactions with faculty and staff during the interview process, emphasizing the importance of engaging in meaningful conversations and making connections with everyone present. They highlighted the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, as well as the opportunities to showcase personal qualities beyond what is on paper.
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All very kind professors and staff. All of them were so easy have conversations with
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Okay let me give you a timeline of what goes on. You show up to your interview and are instantly greeted by like 30 faculty/staff. Make sure you talk to as many as you can (but don't just say hi and walk away, get to know them). Then we either had interview or a group activity. The group activity was awesome! We were assigned some sort of problem(cannot say) and in 10 minutes we were supposed to find a solution. Make sure to communicate with everyone and make your voice/ideas heard. But don't be that person who just takes over and talks over people. The interview was super relaxed. I was interviewed by a P4 and a professor. They look at you 95% of the time you are talking and seem honestly interested in EVERYTHING you have to say. So of course answer questions, but also get to know them a little bit as well. They did a lot of talking in my interview, just explaining things to me. After that, we did a student question/answer session, and they students were nice and had a lot of nice things to say about the school. Lastly, you have lunch. During lunch you again try to meet and talk with as much faculty as you can. The whole point of this is because right after you leave, they ALL get into a group in a room together and discuss each and every person. Your interviewers will vouch for you and will do most of the talking when the topic is about your application. BUT other professors can chime in and say, "oh I've met that person and he/she seems to be a great fit for our program." So talk to everyone! And be intentional! They are all great people who genuinely want to get to know you! The food was amazing btw
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I LOVED my visit here. They are really personal. What I found impressive was the lunch with staff, students, and admissions committee. During the lunch, you get to meet the people voting to see if you are accepted to it's nice that they get to meet you and not just look at your black & white file. It makes you more 3-dimensional instead of 2. The interview process didn't even feel that way. I felt like I was having a conversation with a professor during office hours. It was super relaxing.
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The interview is a "closed" interview where the interviewers are given some information about your involvements you had written down in your application. They however are not given your grades and pcat score. From there, they just converse and try to get to know you. The interview is chill but just prepare your interview answers ahead of time. If you did bad in school and they ask you about it, focus on what you've done to overcome your past obstacles. From there, if they are comfortable with how well you could possible do academically at their school, they start asking more questions to get to know you--at least that's what they did with me.
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The interview process was a wonderful experience.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their efficiency, responsiveness, and overall great job, suggesting they should continue their current practices without any major changes.
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Keep doing what you're doing!
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To keep continuing how efficient they are!
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Nothing in particular. The admissions staff was responsive and great in general.
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None
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Keep on doing what you're doing. You are all doing an excellent job!
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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 automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Nashville International Airport (BNA)
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BNA
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Nashville International
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Nashville International Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most common hotel among the responses provided is Extended Stay America.
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Econolodge
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Extended Stay America by the airport
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La Quinta
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Red Roof Inn (it's ~60-75 a night)
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2015-16 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2013-14 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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