South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Charleston, SC
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 low 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 the candidate's motivations for choosing a specific program or location, their long-term career goals, preparation for the field, qualifications compared to peers, and scenarios testing problem-solving and teamwork skills. While some responses indicated a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format or mentioned nondisclosure agreements, many questions focused on personal attributes and professional aspirations relevant to the medical field.
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What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?
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Why Charleston?
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Why pharmacy?
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What have you done to prepare for pharmacy school?
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What makes you more qualified than every other candidate with the same grades as you?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed attitudes towards needles and willingness to travel abroad.
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How do you feel about needles?
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Where and would you mind traveling out of the country?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed handling grades lower than usual, switching from a different field of study to pharmacy, and identifying preferences in a school other than SCCP.
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When people come to pharmacy school, often they're straight A students. Most of them earn their first B or C while in pharmacy school. How will you handle this, and will it discourage you?
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Why pharmacy since you are studying nutritional science at undergrad?
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What are you looking for in A school, not SCCP, specifically.
🤝 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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Charleston International Airport (CHS)
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CHS
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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holiday inn express
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Notso Hostel
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Inn at USC
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Embassy Suites
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Comfort Inn on Bee Street
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 common questions, reflecting on their career choice, reviewing practice questions, and seeking insights from platforms like SDN. It was essential for them to have a clear understanding of their motivations for pursuing the profession and the specific school they were applying to.
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Looking up common interview questions, reflecting on why I chose pharmacy as a career path
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I made sure I had a clear idea of why I want to be a pharmacist, and made sure to know how to explain
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review questions
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SDN Interview Feedback.
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SDN, made sure I knew the reasons why I had chosen this career and school.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and friendly environment of the campus, the approachable faculty and students, the quality of facilities, and the overall atmosphere during the interview process. Additionally, the campus location and the accomplishments of the faculty were also highlighted as positive aspects that stood out to applicants.
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The facilities, the accomplishments of faculty, friendliness of students
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The interviewers were very nice and personable. Mostly, they simply want to get to know you and your aspirations. It was very relaxed.
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They seem really friendly and the student who toured us was super friendly and answered all our questions
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I liked the area.
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The entire medical campus.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed that they were not impressed by the lack of friendliness among students. They suggested that creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment could improve the overall experience.
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nothing
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The students didn't seem very friendly.
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None
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time not to be stressed or nervous during the application process, as the focus is on getting to know them on a personal level. Some applicants also mentioned being adequately prepared and not having any specific regrets.
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Don't be stressed! They just want to get to know you on a personal level
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Not to be so nervous.
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nothing
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None, I was prepared.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be relaxed, fun, and informative, which positively influenced their perception of the school. Suggestions include being prepared with questions, dressing appropriately, and embracing the experience.
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Very relaxed, fun, and informative, really changed my mind about the school and made me absolutely fall in love with it
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There were two separate interviews, each 30 minutes in length, one-on-one. One was open (they have seen your grades, CV, personal statement), and one was closed (they haven't see anything about you).
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Come with questions, dress appropriately (this is the South), and enjoy the day.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should consider reducing or including the supplemental application fee in existing application platforms to alleviate the financial burden on applicants. Additionally, applicants appreciate interviewers showing genuine concern and suggest maintaining this personalized approach throughout the admissions process.
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I would recommend removing the $95 supplemental application supplied by the college. Consider including it in the pharmCAS application or lowering the cost of it. The price of applying is too high when you take into account the pharmCAS fee, supplimental application fee, transcripts sent it, etc.
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I had wonderful interviewers. They seem to have a genuine concern for the interviewees and they are
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