Medical University of 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 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 the candidate's motivation for pursuing pharmacy, reasons for choosing the specific school, research experience, future goals, strengths and weaknesses, and preparation for the rigors of pharmacy school. Some respondents mentioned questions about group work, challenging college classes, and specific details about their academic or work history. It's worth noting that some interviews were in MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Tell me about your research experience.
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Why MUSC
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Why Pharmacy
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Strengths and weaknesses
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Where do you see yourself in five years?
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, personal qualities, reasons for pursuing pharmacy, personal achievements, and reasons for choosing MUSC. Some respondents mentioned an informal and conversational interview format with one open-file and one closed-file session, while others did not recall specific questions due to the general nature of the interview focusing on their applications and school preferences.
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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?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy discussed addressing weaknesses, memorable qualities, and the importance of having questions during the interview. Additionally, some respondents mentioned an MMI format and the possibility of being under a nondisclosure agreement.
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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
🤝 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 0-1 hour 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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Charleston International Airport (CHS)
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Charleston
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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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North Charleston Inn
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La Quinta Inn and Suites
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Howard Johnson Riverfront
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would not recommend/strong> 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the school or program, reviewing common interview questions, practicing answers, and thinking of questions to ask the interviewers. Many used online resources such as SDN and this website to gather information and insights to help them feel more prepared and confident for the interview.
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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 impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness, laid-back atmosphere, and genuine interest shown by faculty and staff during their interactions with the school. Many appreciated the welcoming environment, organization, and focus on student success, as well as the beauty of the campus and surrounding area.
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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, particularly noting the darkness and dreariness of the main classroom. Additionally, issues with parking, such as overcrowding and difficulty finding a spot, were frequently mentioned. Suggestions included improving facilities and addressing parking challenges to enhance the overall applicant experience.
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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 in advance about the interview format, including the dual faculty member setup and conversational style of questioning. They also highlighted the importance of preparing more questions to engage in meaningful dialogue during the interview and suggested researching the specific research areas of the pharmacy department ahead of time.
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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
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be personal, laid-back, and informative, with a focus on making them feel at ease. They appreciated the conversational nature of the interviews, the emphasis on asking questions, and the overall positive experience despite the length of the process.
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally had positive experiences with the admissions office and did not provide any specific suggestions for improvement.
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None, the whole experience was great!
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