Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Wingate, NC
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 scenarios related to ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice, conflict resolution, decision-making under pressure, and personal attributes assessment. While no specific mention of MMI format or non-disclosure agreements was provided, these questions indicate a rigorous evaluation process similar to an MMI format where applicants may have encountered ethical scenarios and situational judgment inquiries.
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How do you deal with conflict? and one specific example
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If you have a bad headache and you cannot leave work... you approach your pharmacist and explain that you can barely "make it" and he/she grabs a prescription bottle (that is not yours) and hands you 2 pills and says this will help. What do you do?
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Why are you choosing this profession (pharmacy)?
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Name a time when you had a lot on your plate and how you handled it.
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Name a time within the last year when you had to make a difficult decision.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Wingate University School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics including the role of pharmacists in the community, the importance of community service, personal qualities for improvement, and comfort levels with physical assessments. The interview format may have been MMI as several responses hinted at questions regarding disrobing for learning purposes, with a possible nondisclosure agreement in place.
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Do you think that community service should be required for pharmacy school? I answered yes and they followed with .... what about the people that don't have time or have to work 40 hours a week along with school. (i.e. single mothers).... good question.... I got it though...
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what role do you think a pharmacist has in the community?!
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Would you rather donate money to a charity, work on a house for habitat for humanity, or help serve in a soup kitchen for the homeless?
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How do you feel about our dress code and how do you think it will affect you?
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Should it be mandatory to join a pharmacy club or fraternity during pharmacy school.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Wingate University School of Pharmacy discussed a range of topics such as prioritizing others over oneself, career aspirations, handling stress, self-reflection on negative traits, and motivation for pharmacy/Wingate. Some responses mentioned the absence of small talk, indicating a structured interview format like MMI where students may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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Name a time when you put someone else's interest before your own.
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Where do you see yourself at the end of your career?
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ugh- who knows- all were the make-you-squirm type! no small talk or asking me about my personal self.
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Have you ever had stress in your work or study before and how did you handle it?
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Have U ever had stress in your work or study before and how did you handle it?
🤝 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 a closed 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 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
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CLT
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CDA
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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knights inn
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holiday inn express in monroe
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holiday Inn
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Monroe Days Inn
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Monroe Best Western
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?
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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 responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reading Student Doctor Network (SDN) feedback, studying commonly asked questions, reviewing the school's website, practicing with family or friends, and conducting mock interviews. Many also mentioned seeking guidance from pharmacy professionals, researching current issues in pharmacy, and focusing on positive outcomes.
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read SDN, Wingate website
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experience from previous interviews, SDN
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studied up on commonly asked interview questions-
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SDN interview feedback
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Reading this website.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the enthusiastic and caring faculty and staff at Wingate, who create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. They appreciated the unique curriculum focused on experiential learning, the state-of-the-art facilities, and the personalized attention given to each student.
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The whole staff, faculty, and students were all awesome. The atmosphere was great. very relaxing and the interview process really looks for a fit for their program. Their program is very unique unlike anyother.....
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wingate takes great pride in the way that they have designed their pharmacy program. graduates from wingate have a lot of pharmacy experience and hours of clinical rotations under their belt. this program prepares their students for the real world, not just academics. they also have a new pharmacy building being built that will open in 2011.
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the dean's enthusiasm for the program; the fact that he addressed us for an hour; the insight into why the program was developed the way it was. their 100% pass rate last year and their opinion that passing the NABPLEX is a bare minimum to meet.
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The curriculum is different than most pharmacy schools. It is heavily based on experiential learning. Also, every one is very friendly at Wingate.
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The Dean's enthusiasm for the program.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the rural location of the school, the limited campus tour focusing only on the pharmacy building, the isolated town of Wingate, and the lack of amenities such as refreshments and breaks during the long interview process. Suggestions included improving the campus tour experience by showcasing the entire campus, providing better amenities for interviewees, and addressing the perception of the school's location and facilities to enhance the overall impression.
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the location of the school, they could have moved it closer to the charlotte area in my own opinion.
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the town it is in currently (they are moving by 2011) is in the middle of nowhere.
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You only get to tour the pharmacy building, not the whole campus.
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No thing
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I wish we were able to tour the whole campus. If you want to see the whole campus, make sure to schedule a campus tour with Wingate for the day of your interview because you only get to see the Pharmacy building while there.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known more about the specific details of the interview process, such as the rigor of the questions, the experiential curriculum, dress code, group work focus, faculty interviewers, and the extended duration of the process. They recommended researching the program thoroughly, preparing specific questions for faculty members, and being mindful of the unique aspects such as the group project and the format changes in the interview.
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how tough the questions would be. last interview was very informal and easy, relatively speaking.
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nothing
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That is curriculum is very experiential. Also, they are more geared towards community and ambulatory pharmacy.
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It's a Baptist school and there is a strict dress code (business casual) which means you cannot even wear jeans to class. Also, they are obsessed with group work so don't apply there if you are overly shy and only like to study alone (they will ask about that in both the individual interview and group presentation). There are only about 12 other students there that day to interview (I thought there would be more than that) and everyone has their own schedule for the day.
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nothing really.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experience at Wingate, highlighting the structured format of the day, including group activities, interviews, and tours. They appreciated the welcoming atmosphere, the informative presentations by Dean Supernaw, and the opportunities to engage with faculty and current students. Suggestions included being prepared with questions for interviewers and not worrying too much about the group project.
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Great interview... GREAT SCHOOL
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got to the interview, dean supernaw addressed us for an hour talking about how he pioneered the program and what wingate was all about, we had to tell him our name, where we were from, where we went to school and something interesting about ourselves. everyone is split into five groups and each group has their own schedule. i had a 30 minute break, then they took me upstairs and i interviewed with two faculty members for 30 mins. afterwards they took my group and another group (about 10 people) and put us in the conference room where we had to come up with a solution to a problem concerning illegally downloading music. we discussed it for 30 mins then dr ford came in and each person had to contribute to the groups solution. after that we went on a tour of the building then came back and had a 30 min question and answer session. the whole process lasted 4 hours! also, they have a system where they rank your gpa, pcat scores, interview scores, group discussion scores then they pick the magic number and if your rank is above that number you get accepted, if not you get waitlisted!
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The dean spoke for an hour, group discussion (about 12 students) for 30 minutes on a pharmacy scenario then for another 30 minutes with a faculty member in a conference room, 20 minute interview with 2 faculty members, tour with 2 students, Q/A session with a couple faculty at the end, about 20-30 applicants at the session from 9AM to 1245PM, they mail out acceptance letters same day
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I'm still amazed at the people who show up with their mommy and daddy- not just hitch a ride with them, but take them through the process. these people should not be allowed in the doors! same for people wearing tennis shoes when professional attire is requested and those who show up late. ridiculous!
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There are about 20 students per interview date. Each student gets their own folder with thier own schedule. First, everyone goes into one of the classrooms where Dean Supernaw talks to us for about an hour. He asks everyone their name, where their from, and where they completed their pre-pharm work. Most the things he talks about are on the Wingate pharmacy website. He is very personable and encourages everyone to asks many questions about the program. Next, according to your number, you will either participate in a group project/presentation, have a break, or go on the tour. There 11 people in my group for the group project/presentation. Basically, your group has 30 minutes to read, talk, compromise, etc. about an ethical situation. Then Dr. Ford comes in and your group discusses your work. She then asks questions which anyone has the opportunity to answer and contribute their thoughts. This lasts another 30 minutes. The tour is guided by two P3 students who are very helpful. They will answer any kind of question you have. They assure everyone that they have nothing to do with the admissions process, so they encourage many questions about anything. After the tour, 3 students at a time go up to the interview rooms. Each student gets their own room where 2 faculty members are there waiting. They are you general questions, like above. They really want to know about you. They want to know your strengths and weaknesses, how well you can handle a rigorous course load, how you feel about a dress code, what you do to relieve stress, etc. The whole day everyone apart of Wingate tries their best to make you comfortable, so they get the "real" you by the time the interview comes. They want to make sure you are a good fit for their school and they are a good fit for you. Also, I did not fill in the most difficult question section as I thought the questions were the standard that you would be asked at any pharmacy school. I gave the school a 6/10 and 5/10 for location and cultural life. It is about 40 minutes from Charlotte which is the closest city. The Charlotte area is where most of the hospitals are and where you'll do your rotations. With that said you'll definitely need a car. I heard that they are thinking of moving the school to Matthews which is a lot closer to Charlotte, but they said it's only talk now and wouldn't happen for a couple of years. The campus is suburban so you'll need to travel to Charlotte for the night scene. *Above was just my personal experience. Your schedule for the day may be different than mine above. The interview itself was about 20 minutes for me, but your at the school about 3 hours.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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