University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Interview Feedback Summary
Saskatoon, SK
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 18 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Based on the responses provided, common interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about knowledge on factory farming, experiences with animals, current reading materials, and perspectives on income comparisons between veterinary and other medical professions. These questions suggest a focus on ethical awareness, relevant experiences, intellectual engagement, and professional considerations in the veterinary field.
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What is factory farming?
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What book are you reading?
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What experience with animals do you have?
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What is the average income of a newly graduated veterinarian, and what do you think of this in comparison to other medical professions?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition discussed various ethical considerations, such as the use of animals for teaching purposes and the disparity in salaries between different healthcare professions. These questions reflect a focus on ethical dilemmas and healthcare disparities commonly explored in medical school interviews.
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Why is the salary of a veterinarian lower than that of a medical doctor or a dentist?
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What are your thoughts about the use of animals for teaching purposes?
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What do you think about the use of animals for teaching purposes?
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What was the most interesting thing I've seen in all my experiences?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition discussed current events, annoyance management strategies, and the role of the CVMA.
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What annoys you and how do you deal with it?
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What is the function of the CVMA?
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What is the role of the CVMA?
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Lots of questions on current events - what is happening in your city/province/country/world.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as high stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group 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 a regional location.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by thoroughly reviewing their application, practicing potential interview questions, and researching the company or industry. They also sought advice from professionals in the field and conducted mock interviews to feel more confident and prepared.
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Reviewed my application, read a few news stories and their backgrounds, did a mock-interview.
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I made sure that I was familiar with everthing on my application and resume. I reviewed ethical issues facing the profession and made sure that I had an opinion about each one. I reviewed online sites that talked about the interview process and talked to a number of practicing vets about their experiences with the interview process.
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Reviewed my application and the details of everything that I wrote on it.
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Just went over my application, thought of the most interesting things I've seen in my experiences, and the points that I really wanted to get across to them.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendliness and efforts of interviewers to put them at ease, as well as the overall efficacy and responsiveness of the administration in handling appointments and communication. Additionally, the welcoming and supportive atmosphere created by the interview panel and the pleasant interactions with administrative staff and students were highlighted as positive aspects.
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The friendliness of the interviewers and their ability to put me at ease. The overall efficacy and responsiveness of the administration regarding interview appointments, important dates, response to e-mails, etc.
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The mixed composition of the interview panel. The ability of the interviewers to make me feel at ease.
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The way the interviewers tried to make me feel comfortable and less nervous.
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The administrative staff and students were all very nice. The facilties are undergoing construction but will be very nice when finished. The campus is very pretty.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with outdated application processes and additional fees for interviews, while also noting distractions during the interview process such as construction noises. Suggestions included modernizing application procedures and ensuring a distraction-free interview environment.
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The hand-written application -- archaic! The extra fee to do an interview in my home province.
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Nothing.
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The construction noises during the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known more information or tips before starting their application process. They expressed a desire for insights, guidance, and knowledge to better prepare for the application journey.
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Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly advised staying calm, using logical reasoning even when unsure, and being honest during interviews. They also emphasized the importance of confidence, self-awareness, and preparation to navigate challenging questions successfully.
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Be sure to get a good nights rest and eat breakfast. Dress professionally; be polite. Most importantly be honest and just be your self.
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Keep calm. Even if you don't know the answer to a specific question - use logical reasoning to at least try to answer it.
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It was a challenging interview, but as long as you are confident and know your motivations and opinions, you should do fine.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest updating the online application forms to streamline the process and make it more convenient. They also recommend making the application available for online submission, providing more information on past admissions, and improving website accessibility.
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Update to on-line application forms. Hand-written application took forever!
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Application should be available for online submission. More information regarding past admissions, e
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Online application process should be available (more eco-friendly and accessible). Website informati
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $201 and $300.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)
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YXE
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the users is Thriftlodge.
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Thriftlodge
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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