South University School of Pharmacy
Savannah, GA
Pharmacy Schools | Private 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 discussing healthcare problems, admitting to mistakes, handling unethical situations, leadership experiences, academic performance inquiries, ethical dilemmas like cheating, stress management, future goals in pharmacy, motivations for choosing pharmacy and the specific program, and scenarios testing ethical decision-making skills. Some responses indicate an MMI format with questions related to non-disclosure agreements, whereas others focus on assessing personal qualities, career aspirations, and experiences relevant to pharmacy practice.
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Discuss one time you had to admit a mistake you made to someone.
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Discuss some of the problems you see in healthcare today.
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If you and most of your other classmates failed an exam, what would you do?
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Give an example of a time when you knew about someone doing something unethical. How did you handle it?
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Have you ever held a leadership position in an organization?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at South University School of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as handling moral dilemmas, managing stress in a rigorous program, dealing with intoxicated colleagues, and envisioning ideal pharmacy careers. The interviews included personal and hypothetical situational questions, with some interviewers engaging in friendly discussions about the school, while also asking about specific pharmacy-related challenges and future aspirations.
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Talk about a time someone asked you to do something immoral.
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If you could be governor for a day, what would you do?
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What would you do if you and your roommate were both applying for pharmacy school and you got into pharmacy school and your roommate did not?
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Our program is 3 years, how do you think to manage with that course overload, how do you manage stress?
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What would you do if a pharmacist came in drunk to work?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at South University School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including personal strengths and weaknesses, ethical dilemmas, experiences demonstrating empathy, and scenarios involving professionalism. Some responses indicated that the interviews may have been in an MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement due to mentions of nondisclosure and Multiple Mini Interview.
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If you could create one invention what would it be?
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What would you do if your cousin was in a car accident?
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Whats a misconception that your friends have about you?
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Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower, give me an example?
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What do people see in you that isn't true?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 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.
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 4-6 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 Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
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sav
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Sav/Hilton Head International
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Jacksonville
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JAX
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
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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Sub Urb extended
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Residence Inn - Northeast
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Motel 6-Richmond Hill
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Marriott Courtyard
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LaQuinta
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 the school, reviewing interview questions online, practicing mock interviews with friends or family, and reading feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN). Many emphasized the importance of being themselves, staying relaxed, and having a good night's sleep before the interview as essential components of their preparation.
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SDN, reviewed South University's mission statement, reviewed possible pharmacy questions on other pharmacy school websites and indeed
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Researched the school, continued contact through email, built up my confidence, mock interviews
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I looked up interview questions online and then I prepped answers and practiced my answers.
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SDN and the school's website
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Researched the school and read through my application
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and approachable faculty and staff, the personalized and welcoming atmosphere, and the new and well-equipped facilities. They appreciated the sense of community and support, as well as the conversational and comfortable interview experiences.
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The faculty was very friendly.
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This program and the staff are highly invested in the success of the students.
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Everything , especially the atmosphere location and the educators.
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Cleanliness of the facilities
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They are really friendly and have an open door policy
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the small size of the school, lack of campus facilities such as cafeteria and gym, high tuition costs, and the disorganized or rushed nature of the program. Suggestions included providing more opportunities for applicants to discuss personal motivations, improving campus amenities, addressing tuition concerns, and enhancing the overall organization of the school and program.
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The questions were almost all scenario questions and did not give a chance to talk about yourself, why you want to go to school there, why you chose this career, etc. No personality questions and also a closed file interview.
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The small size of the school - you would drive past it and not even realize there was an actual school there; the fact that you are not allowed to bring drinks/food into the classrooms; no cafeteria or restaurants/fast food/cafes nearby; tiny library; tuition is really high; some classes are videoconferenced; no gym of student health facilities on campus; apartments seem expensive.
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Its super small and I am coming from a state college
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Cost, school has no campus, students seem stressed, and labs weren't that technologically advance either. The whole satellite distance program is not my thing.
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Other applicants
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more information on the small size of the school and campus, the specific essay topic on professionalism, and the intensity of the interview process. Suggestions included being prepared for scripted scenario questions, understanding the campus facilities and location, and arriving early in a black suit to blend in.
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I wish I knew that there would be few questions actually pertaining to my reason for deciding this career and that they would all be scripted scenario questions.
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Be prepared to write an essay. The actual interviewing time is extremely short so take advantage of every interaction leading up to the interview. It is a closed interview so the interviewers know nothing about you making this a game of first impressions.
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How small and new the school is and more about Savannah
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Nothing
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Seems like most South students are aimed more towards retail pharmacy.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally felt that the interview process was relaxed and laid-back, with faculty and students being friendly and making them feel comfortable. Some comments highlighted the lack of enthusiasm from student tour guides and concerns about certain aspects of the school, but overall, the experience was positive and welcoming.
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I don't see how the questions they asked would give admissions a good idea of whether or not a student is a good candidate.
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The type of student they are looking for is emotionally intelligent, humble and hard working with character.
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Honestly the interview day really turned me away from South U.
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Well, everyone will have 2 different interviewers. One that I had was racist, and started stereotyping me just because I wasn't citizen. This made me mad and left in frustration after completing my essay. Essay is about professionalism. I wrote like 3 sentences and left. And I still got in. I think this school takes anyone (no matter how bad you do on interview or essay), if you have 3.0 gpa and 70 and above on pcat. I am glad I don't have to go there!
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Seems like a nice environment and all the students I spoke with liked the school.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more detailed information and context in the situational questions, feeling that it would have helped them provide more effective responses during the admissions process.
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I would have liked more information in the situational questions. I felt that my ability to answer the questions effectively was negatively impacted by the lack of information given.
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