Columbia, SC
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about reasons for choosing the school or program, motivation for pursuing a career in the medical field, and specific interests in the field of pharmacy. These questions aim to assess applicants' dedication, goals, and alignment with the institution's values.
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Why Charleston?
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Why do you want to be a pharmacist?
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Why South Carolina
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Why pharmacy?
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Why MUSC?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed students' feelings about needles and their 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 most difficult question asked at University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed the challenges of maintaining high grades, transitioning from a different field of study to pharmacy, and articulating preferences for pharmacy schools.
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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 Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 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 performed well 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.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching common questions, reflecting on their career choice, reviewing interview questions, and utilizing platforms like SDN for feedback and insights. It was suggested to have a clear understanding of personal motivations for pursuing the career path and being able to effectively communicate them during the interview.
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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 atmosphere of the campus and its community, including the faculty, students, and interviewers. The facilities, accomplishments of the faculty, and the overall environment were also highlighted as key positive aspects. Some applicants also appreciated the location and the tour provided during their visit.
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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 a lack of friendliness from students or staff during their visit. They suggested that creating a warmer and more welcoming atmosphere could improve the overall experience for visitors.
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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 wished they had known not to be stressed or nervous, and that the interviewers are looking to get to know them on a personal level. Overall, the feedback suggests that being calm and authentic is key to a successful interview experience.
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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, engaging, and informative, leading to a positive shift in their perception of the school. They appreciated the format of two separate interviews, with one being open and the other closed, and emphasized the importance of preparation and professionalism during the interview day.
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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 the cost of the supplemental application or including it in the main application process to alleviate financial burden. Additionally, they appreciate the genuine concern shown by interviewers and suggest maintaining this personalized approach in 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
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Comfort Inn on Bee Street.
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Comfort Inn on Bee Street
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Embassy Suites
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Inn at USC
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Notso Hostel
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holiday inn express
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2012-13 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2011-12 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2011-12 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2010-11 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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