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Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

Ada, OH

Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
4.5
Needs Review

Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.

Based on 8 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“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 as average compared to other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most rank this school as average compared to 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 poor.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately friendly.

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the areaโ€™s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Most respondents were asked about their motivation for pursuing pharmacy as a career.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy discussed reasons for pursuing pharmacy as a career.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy discussed the applicant's motivation for pursuing pharmacy.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 19 minutes or less.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt negatively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more 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 had average performance 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 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.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

The most common feedback from applicants regarding interview preparation was that they conducted research on the company's website to familiarize themselves with the organization. Many emphasized the importance of understanding the company's values, mission, and history to better prepare for the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the beauty of the campus and the friendliness of the people they encountered, which made a positive and welcoming impression on them.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about Ada's remote location, making it difficult to locate and access. Additionally, many felt that the school primarily focused on high school students rather than catering to transfer students, suggesting a need for more inclusive support and resources for all students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wish they had known ahead of time about the limited availability of seats in certain programs, which may not be disclosed until later on. It is important to be prepared for potential delays or uncertainties in the admissions process, particularly when it comes to seat availability.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction and advised transfer students to explore other options, while recommending the program for high school seniors.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Many applicants suggested that the admissions office should be mindful of out-of-state prospective students' time and money by reconsidering the necessity of interviews for them.
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were neutral 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 airplane to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent more than $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)

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 commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
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Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle โ–ฟ Impression Performance Interview Location
2009-10 No change ๐Ÿ˜ Average N/A
2009-10 Negatively โ˜น๏ธ N/A N/A