Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Columbus, OH
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ 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 include inquiries about academic achievements, work experience, stress management, reasons for choosing pharmacy and the specific school, future outlook on pharmacy, conflict resolution, leadership style, and personal accomplishments. A significant number of respondents also mentioned questions related to Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) formats, nondisclosure agreements, and detailed discussions on various aspects of pharmacy experiences and career motivations.
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Can you tell us about an achievement you have had either academically or personally?
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Why OSU?
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Do you have any work experience?
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What is success in school?
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What pharmacy experience do you have?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Ohio State University College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics, including time management, future of pharmacy, handling group dynamics, personal achievements, and motivations. Additionally, there were references to MMI format interviews with nondisclosure agreements hinting at a structured and confidential interview process.
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How do you balance work and school?
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How do you manage time and balance being so busy?
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It was more like a natural interview and at times I felt like I needed to find things to talk about because I was paranoid how easy it was.
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What do you want in the next 30 minutes
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Standard questions
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Ohio State University College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including explaining career motivations, dealing with challenging situations, and reflecting on personal achievements. Some respondents mentioned encountering follow-up questions that required specific examples or instances, while others highlighted the stress of summarizing their personal statement on the spot. Additionally, a few respondents referenced questions related to handling stress, time management, and confrontational situations, suggesting a holistic evaluation approach in the interview process.
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If you’re from Florida, why would you apply here and not in Florida?
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Where is pharmacy going?
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None
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Why Pharmacy
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Tell me about yourself (I think they were just being casual, unlike other interviews)
🤝 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 one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
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 2-3 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 Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
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Port of Columbus
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Columbus
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CMH
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American Airlines
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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University Plaza Hotel
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The Blackwell
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Redroof Inn
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Red Roof Inn
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Holiday Inn on Lane
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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school through its website, seeking advice from current students, reading interview feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN), and practicing responses to common questions either through mock interviews or personal reflection. They emphasized the importance of being familiar with the program, having questions prepared, and considering general interview questions in advance.
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Ohio’s website, student ambassadors, Studentdoctor.net
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Learn about school from website, faculty and students. Look at questions on SDN.
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SDN, prepared questions for all the questions posted...Ended up not needing them at all
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looked an previous info on sdn and did some research on the school
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SDN and family mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at OSU, the relaxed and conversational interview process, the detailed information provided about the program and resources, and the enthusiasm and helpfulness of the staff and current students. Many highlighted the feeling of being part of a supportive "family" and appreciated the transparency and honesty displayed by the faculty and staff. Suggestions included maintaining the positive and welcoming environment and continuing to provide detailed information about the program.
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Really big school with friendly staff, great research opportunities and their curriculum
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Really friendly staff and great interview process. It was more of a pat on the back than a stressful situation.
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The relaxed atmosphere of the interview made it easy to be myself and really portray why I liked OSU.
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Pretty much everything!
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The friendly environment of everyone
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of diversity, outdated facilities, and a lack of personal connection during the interview process and campus visit. Suggestions included improving diversity among students and faculty, updating facilities, and providing a more personalized experience during interviews and tours.
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Construction but they are renovating to improve the school so didn’t mind it that much
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Most of the other students were from OSU but it was only the 2nd interview date and I hear the eventual class is 50/50 OSU and new students
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Nothing
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The construction was annoying and the building could use an update, that's about it.
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One of my interviews kept closing his eyes. I think he was bored.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be more relaxed and informal than expected, and that stressing or being nervous was unnecessary. Many also mentioned the importance of being prepared to discuss specific details from their application and having questions ready to ask during the interview.
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Students make it seem easier to get admitted into the school than it is. They send more denials than I expected
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I wish I had believed the interview was going to be so informal and relaxed.
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I wish I would have known to not be so nervous. I spent way to much time being nervous about the day.
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It really was as relaxing as everyone said it was :)
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There was going to be five students who actually had some interesting and good information to tell me. Also that a lot of time would be spent just sitting around talking to the P1 students.
What are your general comments?
The most common feedback and suggestions from applicants are that the interviews were generally laid-back and enjoyable, with a focus on getting to know the applicants personally rather than asking difficult or tricky questions. Many applicants appreciated the fast response time from the admissions committee and the welcoming atmosphere created by the school staff and current students.
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Amazing school. I had a tough interviewer but I was extremely impressed with the school
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Great school and great experience, looking forward to starting this Fall!
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The interview day was actually enjoyable. The staff at OSU actually wants you there and want to see you get in.
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Very easy going interview, very relaxing. Make sure to dress in layers, the 5th floor was super hot during my interview.
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Excellent school. Received admission offer in 5 days!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally had positive experiences with the admissions office staff, finding them friendly and helpful. One common suggestion was to improve wait times for interviews to ensure a smoother process for applicants.
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Nothing, everything was great
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Admissions staff were very friendly and helpful
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none,they were all very nice and helpful.
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I was exactly the last one interviewed and it seemed like I waited forever. hope they can improve th
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