Weatherford, OK
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.5
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 15 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 low stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (80%)
No change (20%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Good (100%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned that the interview experience was somewhat laidback and informal, but some expected it to be smoother. They appreciated the friendliness of the interviewers and the interest shown in their qualifications, although some found certain aspects, such as seating arrangements, distracting or unusual.
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It was somewhat laidback. It wasn't too formal.
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It was okay. I had expected it to go a bit smoother. I was somewhat uncomfortable throughout the entire interview because the chair they wanted me to sit in was positioned so that I could not keep both interviewers in my field of vision. I found this distracting.
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My interview went very well. I had heard horror stories of people being called liars during their interview but that didn't happen to me. Both the faculty member and the student were very friendly. They seemed to be interested in my qualifications. They kept saying wow after my answers. It was kind of weird. It was also a pretty short interview. I was there for about an hour and 15 minutes. There was no tour.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
36 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
80% One-on-One
20% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
SWOSU-COP-COMP interviews are an average of 36 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 80% 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 how applicants spend their spare time, their personal backgrounds, the qualities necessary for a pharmacist, and motivations behind choosing pharmacy as a career path. Additionally, some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with possible nondisclosure agreements in place based on their responses mentioning nondisclosure or non-disclosure.
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What do you do in your spare time?
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Tell me about yourself.
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What qualities does a good pharmacist possess?
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Why pharmacy? Why swosu? what does this mean on your application? Tell us about this from your application?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like unexpectedly scoring well despite expectations and opinions on legislation. The absence of ethical questions was also noted by respondents, potentially indicating a different focus in the interview process at this institution.
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"What would you do" questions: What would you do if you were making D+, and you thought you didn't do well on the final and ended up getting an A on it?
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I wasn't asked anything that I would consider interesting or unusual other than the essay question which asked what my position was on passing legislation to make English the official language of the U.S.
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There were no ethical questions asked, I thought that was interesting.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reading interview experiences and information on online platforms like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and pharmacy career websites. Some also mentioned reviewing the company's website for background information.
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Sdn, asked around
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SDN
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Read interviews posted here and info from pharmacy career websites
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Reviewed their website.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy discussed the applicants' unique qualities compared to others, required a 120-second self-commercial, and questioned the choice of pursuing medical school over other paths.
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What makes you stand out from the other applicants?
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Give me a 120 second commercial about yourself
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Why not medical school?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and easygoing nature of interviewers, as well as the enthusiasm and helpfulness displayed by faculty and staff. They appreciated the welcoming environment and thorough guidance provided throughout the application process.
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Prof that interviewed me was very relaxed & laid back
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The enthusiasm the student and the faculty member showed. Also, the admission counselor was very nice and helpful. She went over everything I needed to know (like tuition, immunization, etc). I was very happy to find out that I qualify for in-state tuition rate.
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Interviewers were very friendly and easy to talk to.
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The interviewers were very friendly and very easy to talk to.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions regarding the outdated facilities and lack of maintenance, as well as poor reception and waiting experiences. Suggestions included improving the building's condition and enhancing staff efficiency and service quality.
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The building was old.
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Building in which pharmacy labs are held was in state of disrepair. (It did appear as though repairs were being made)
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The secretary wasn't very helpful. I also had to sit in the lobby for about 15 minutes.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the specific essay topics in advance, expressing concerns about potentially controversial or off-topic questions. Some applicants also mentioned a desire for more clarity and guidance on the content of the essays to better align with the expectations of the reviewers.
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None
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They have added an essay section which would ordinarily be fine with me but the question posed was only vaguely related to medical ethics. It was more of a political question. I hate those since you never know how liberal or conservative your audience may be.
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Nothing
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 moderately responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
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.
No responses
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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