Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove, IL
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 revolve around the reasons for choosing pharmacy as a career path, qualities essential for pharmacists, challenges facing the field, ethical dilemmas, teamwork experiences, and future predictions for pharmacy. Many respondents also mentioned being asked to introduce themselves, share unique facts, and discuss their preparedness for pharmacy school. Some interviews were in the MMI format, with questions related to ethical decision-making and teamwork, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
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Tell me About yourself
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why do you want to be a pharmacist
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why MWU?
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If you had the means, what charity would you support and why?
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Introduce yourself, where you’re from and an interesting fact about you
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as handling rigorous academic coursework, addressing pharmacy-related challenges, teamwork experiences, qualities of a pharmacist, future of pharmacy, and ethical dilemmas. These questions reflect a diverse range of scenarios and competencies relevant to pharmacy practice without a predominant focus on a specific theme or format like MMI.
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how do you handle rigorous academic coursework
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What is a goal you accomplished and how you accomplished it. Pharmacy school consist of a robust and rigorous curriculum, what study techniques will you bring with you to pharmacy school?
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Not many questions asked, nothing interested me
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Name a problem in pharmacy today and how would you fix it?
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What are you going to do if you don't get accepted into pharmacy school?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy discussed various ethical scenarios, leadership qualities, future challenges in pharmacy, and the necessity of certain characteristics for success as a pharmacist. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), possibly subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of the questions asked.
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Describe a challenging situation you were in
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In your first job as a pharmacist in the hospital, a physician prescribes a medication in a dose that may be harmful to that patient. You notify the physician of the possibility for harm, but the physician asserts that the dose is correct and you should dispense as ordered. What would you do? (Writing)
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Nothing
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Describe an ethical situation you've been in and how did you face it? We were all struggling to come up with an answer.
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All pretty basic questions
🤝 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 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.
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 4-6 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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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ohare
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chi
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US airways SUCK!
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ORD (O'Hare)
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ORD
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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some cheap motel
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Westin
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The Red Roof Inn
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Stay Inn
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Red Roof Inn Downer's Grove
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing Student Doctor Network (SDN) feedback, practicing mock interviews, and researching information about the school to be well-prepared for a range of questions. Suggestions included practicing natural responses, not just rehearsed answers, and being ready for any type of question that may come up during the interview.
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practiced and SDN
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Interview link provided from the University and SDN
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I asked other students who had interviewed with the university about their experience.
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SDN Interview Feedback.
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I looked at the SDN feedback page. It was my first interview so I was really nervous, but this was probably one of the least stressful interviews I've had.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming faculty and staff, the beautiful campus facilities, the sense of community and collaboration among students and faculty, as well as the strong emphasis on student success and support. Many also appreciated the organized interview process, state-of-the-art facilities, and the personal attention given to each applicant during their visit.
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the faculty was nice
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nothing
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The faculty and students felt very welcoming and the campus was beautiful.
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The staff really cares about the students, campus as a whole is nice.
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The campus was absolutely beautiful. The admissions staff and my interviewers were very nice and welcoming. The facilities/labs were very high tech. Food was delicious. Instead of buying books, professors sell lecture notes which apparently make it sooo much easier to study for exams and also is cheaper for students.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the lengthy interview process, large class sizes, high tuition costs, limited information provided, and the school's location in a suburban area far from downtown. Suggestions included improving interview efficiency, offering more detailed program and financial aid information, addressing concerns about class size, and enhancing campus facilities.
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nothing
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The length of the interview, it was for over four hours
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They are over using the marketing tactic where they send you information over and over to get their brand stuck in your head. The quick encounter with the amdin counselor followed by the quick interview seems like they're hiding something and don't want you to ask many questions.
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n/a
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They didn't really wow me. It seemed as though none of the staff prepared well for the day.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the format and content of the interview, such as the emphasis on group interviews and the nature of the essay questions. Many also expressed a desire for more insight into the school's unique features, like the high tuition costs, quarter system, and class size dynamics.
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relax nothing to worry about
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That I didn't have to worry much about the interview.
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I felt as though I did fairly well, I just wished I had a little more practice since it was my first interview.
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Nothing
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Just to make sure your answers are the best they can be to avoid repeating another student's answer.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned their positive impressions of the campus, faculty, and staff, as well as the relaxed and organized interview process. Suggestions included being prepared with unique answers, not monopolizing the conversation in group interviews, and taking advantage of optional activities like campus tours.
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I can see now why their NAPLEX pass rate has gone way down.
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I really enjoyed everything about my interview at the campus. It's location was nice in the suburbs of Chicago (so I bet living costs are high), the campus was high tech and beautiful (especially in the fall when I went), the faculty and staff are super nice and welcoming. The tour guides that I had were also super nice and excited that we were there. They gave off a good vibe about the school and answered all the questions that needed to be answered.
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Really good day, overall.
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Just be yourself!
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I don't think you can really get to know a candidate if you have 5 interviewers and only 2 interviewees. People get really nervous in group interviews.. it's much harder to concentrate on your answers in a group interview :/
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should provide quicker responses to admission results and improve the interview process by having more engaging interviewers, offering more campus tours, and enhancing financial aid presentations. There were also recommendations to avoid using safety pins for nametags and to showcase dorm rooms during tours.
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n/a
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They seem more like business people then human beings.
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maybe a quicker response to the admission result? 4-6 weeks of waiting for a result is a very long time.
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Keep up the good work!
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None!
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