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North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy

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Fargo, ND

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt negatively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as high 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 ethical dilemmas, personal experiences, and situational judgment scenarios. Some respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the interview being in an MMI format.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy discussed the pros and cons of the ND ownership law.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios involving customer service and time management skills, such as handling conflicting commitments in a professional setting.
🤝 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 2 people.

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.
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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.
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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 automobile to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $201 and $300.

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 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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) to practice and gain insights into the interview process.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the concept lab, highlighting its innovative approach and the opportunities it offers for experiential learning and creativity. Some applicants suggested expanding the concept lab's resources and promoting further collaboration across disciplines to enhance its impact.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were commonly disappointed by the amount of downtime and lack of organization during their visit. They also found the student Q&A session to be unhelpful, as it mainly focused on club involvement rather than addressing more substantive questions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known their interview order ahead of time and that they would be required to take an ethics test, providing insight into preparation and expectations for the process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with unpersonable interviews where the focus was on generic questions rather than building a connection. They suggested that interviewers should engage more with candidates and show interest in getting to know them.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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