Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy
Weatherford, OK
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 low 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 as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to 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 applicants' attributes, reasons for choosing the profession, scenarios, personal qualities, and distinguishing factors from other candidates. While some responses mentioned MMI or nondisclosure agreements, the majority of questions focused on personal experiences, motivations, and situational assessments related to pharmacy and applicant backgrounds.
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What do you do in your spare time?
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Whats your best/worst attribute?
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Why do you want to be a pharmacist?
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Tell me about yourself.
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What makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy discussed various ethical scenarios, such as unexpected academic performance outcomes and language legislation support. The absence of ethical questions and focus on practical scenarios were noteworthy, potentially indicating a mix of situational and value-based inquiries in the interview process.
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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.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy discussed the applicants' uniqueness compared to others, delivering a concise self-promotion pitch, and reasons for not choosing medical school.
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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?
🤝 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.
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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 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either at a hotel or with students at the school.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
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Would you recommend the hotel?
No responses
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ 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 moderately responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by seeking information from Student Doctor Network (SDN), asking for advice from others, reading interview experiences on forums and career websites, and reviewing the company's website. These strategies helped them gather insights and prepare effectively for their interviews.
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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 impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and approachable nature of the interviewers, as well as the enthusiasm and helpfulness displayed by faculty and staff throughout the admissions process. They appreciated the ease of communication and the thoroughness in providing necessary information, making them feel supported and valued as potential students.
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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 dissatisfaction with the condition of the buildings, particularly mentioning disrepair and age. Additionally, many applicants were disappointed by unhelpful staff, like the secretary, and long wait times in the lobby. Suggestions for improvement include renovating facilities and providing better customer service.
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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 expressed a desire for more specific information about the content and focus of essay questions to better prepare their responses, particularly when topics veer into political territory.
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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
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be somewhat relaxed and informal, with some experiencing minor discomfort due to seating arrangements. Positive interactions with interviewers were highlighted, despite some finding certain elements of the process to be unusual or lacking in detail.
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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