Charleston, SC
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
9.0
Exceptional
Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.
Based on 41 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 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.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (100%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (86%)
Good (14%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be personal, laid-back, and lengthy, with a focus on making candidates feel comfortable and engaged. They appreciated the emphasis on asking questions to keep the conversation going and recommended being relaxed, authentic, and prepared with inquiries to navigate the conversational format of the interviews.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The interviews were very personal and laid back. The staff made you feel at ease.
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There is a very helpful presentation on the school, and the program before a tour and interview. Very laid-back and friendly.
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My overall experience was very positive. I was incredibly impressed with the school's desire to position itself among the finest in the country, and I left feeling as if this were an institution poised to offer marvelous opportunities to its students.
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The interview process was long. We were there for four hours total. The experience was great and I actually had a very nice time.
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You are there for four hours, but most of that time is taken up with introduction, financial aid talk, and tour. The actual one on one interviews are only 30 mins each and are very conversational and not stressful at all.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
38 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
SOCAROLINA-PHAR-COMP interviews are an average of 38 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 0% are closed-file.
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 motivation for pursuing pharmacy, interest in the specific institution, future career goals, and academic challenges faced. Additionally, some respondents mentioned questions related to personal attributes, such as self-introduction and self-reflection.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why MUSC
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Where do you see yourself in five years?
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How did you become interested in pharmacy?
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Why do you want to be pharmacist?
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Why pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as career goals post Pharm.D., qualities as a pharmacist, reasons for career transitions, personal achievements, and motivations for choosing MUSC. Some responses mentioned an informal and conversational interview style with general questions about the application, school choice, and evaluators, indicating a possible MMI format with nondisclosure agreements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Where do you want to work once you get your Pharm.D?
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What qualities do you have that will make you a good pharmacist?
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Why do you want to leave your current profession?
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Why do you want to go to MUSC?
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What personal achievement are you the most proud of?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the school's website, reviewing common interview questions, practicing answers, and formulating questions to ask the interviewers. Many also sought advice from online forums and mock interviews to enhance their preparation.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN, browsed the school's website
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Scoured the University website, and re-read the Pfizer quide to pharmacy careers.
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I prepared for the interview by reviewing questions posted on this website and methodically writing out answers in order to clearly define my thoughts and ideas.
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SDN, mock interviews, reviewed common interview questions
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Read feedback on this website, looked at internet for most commonly asked interview questions, thought of some questions to ask, and thought of answers to questions I may be asked.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed strengths and weaknesses, the concept of having a memorable attribute, and the importance of asking questions during the interview. Additionally, the mention of prepared answers for the question about weaknesses and the significance of having questions ready suggests a preparation-focused approach to interviews at the institution.
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What is your biggest weakness? (I think that's a dumb interview question, because everybody has a prepared answer.)
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None
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If you could tell me just one thing to remember you by, what would it be?
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What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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"Do you have any questions?"...this was kinda emphasized so make sure you have questions to ask during your interview about what you are interested in, the school, etc
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and genuine interest of the faculty and staff during their interactions. They appreciated the welcoming atmosphere, personalized attention, and the organized, well-prepared nature of the school's interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The fact that they tell you how much they want YOU to choose THEIR school just as much as you want them to choose you.
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How friendly and laid back everyone was and their genuine interest in the students and their success.
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The classrooms and how friendly everybody (students and faculty) was.
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The school was very attentive and genuinely interested in the prospective students. They were very organized, thorough, and well-prepared to make the interview process worthwhile for all parties.
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How nice all the faculty was and how laid back the whole process was.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about outdated facilities, limited parking availability, and a lack of student interaction during their visit. Suggestions included updating facilities, improving parking options, and providing more opportunities for prospective students to engage with current students for a better understanding of the school's atmosphere.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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NOTHING!
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The building is a little outdated.
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The main classroom seemed rather dark and dreary.
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Nothing.
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The pharmacy building is pretty old, but they are moving their offices into a new building next door.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the interview format, including being interviewed by two faculty members and the conversational nature of the questions. They also emphasized the importance of preparing more questions to keep the conversation flowing smoothly during the interview and recommended researching more about the specific department's research.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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That we would be interviewed by two members of the faculty. One would not know anything about your file, the other would. The one who looked over your file is the one on the admissions committee.
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That the interview questions were not asked as direct questions but more conversational. I wouldn't of been so nervous.
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Nothing
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There was a lot of time alotted during the interviews for questions from me. I had a few I asked, but I wished I had had more to keep the conversation flowing a bit better.
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Best place to park is a little behind the Pharmacy/Medicine building. It's a parking area that is .75 per half hour. Will be about $11 for the day
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants had no suggestions for the admissions office as they found the overall experience to be excellent.
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None, the whole experience was great!
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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CHS
67% interviewees used CHS (CHS), with 33% using Charleston (Charleston).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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43% Airplane
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57% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the La Quinta Inn and Suites (average ranking 6/10), with some staying at North Charleston Inn (average rating 3/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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La Quinta Inn and Suites
6/10
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North Charleston Inn
3/10
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Howard Johnson Riverfront
1/10
SDN Interview Experience Score
9.0
Exceptional
Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.
Based on 41 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 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.
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Student (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (100%)
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