Washington State University College of Pharmacy
Spokane, WA
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 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 based on user responses include inquiries about commitment to pharmacy, reasons for choosing a specific school or pharmacy as a career, handling stress, dealing with ethical issues in pharmacy practice, personal values, leadership experiences, patient interactions, and future impact of pharmacy field. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format with nondisclosure implications, while others highlighted questions related to specific scenarios like prioritizing patient care, ethical dilemmas, and decision-making in pharmacy management situations.
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What have you done thus far to show your commitment/qualifications to pharmacy?
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Why pharmacy?
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Why WSU specifically?
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Why our school?
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Why Pharmacy
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Washington State University College of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as the role of social media in education, personal hobbies, fears in pharmacy, negative aspects of the field, ethical dilemmas like physician-assisted suicide and emergency contraception, and even unexpected questions like choosing between multiple answers. Some respondents mentioned being asked to openly discuss their interest in pharmacy, while others described ethical questions on topics like euthanasia. It's worth noting that some responses hinted at an MMI format, possibly involving nondisclosure agreements.
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They were all pretty general/ basics that are mentioned all over SDN
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What kind of role do you think social media (facebook, twitter) should have in education? Does it have a positive or negative effect?
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what hobbies do you have?
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What are some things that scare you in a pharmacy?
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What is one of the negative aspects facing pharmacy or something similar.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult questions asked at Washington State University College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as witnessing generosity and respect, addressing healthcare issues, justifying why they should be chosen over another applicant, and their contributions to the school. Some respondents mentioned an odd ethical question, a challenging MMI format with nondisclosure constraints, and an open-ended essay prompt that required time management.
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None
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Have you ever witness someone being generous to another person? -- It was hard to come up with a scenario.
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Explain a situation where you witnessed someone being deeply respectful.
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What do you think is the most important heath care issue today? Do you have any suggestions for improving it?
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If there was another applicant like yourself, why should we choose you?
🤝 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 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.
No responses
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 0-1 hour 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)
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Spokane International
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Spokane
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SeaTac
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GEG
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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Quality Inn
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Motel 6
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Fairfield Inn
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 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?
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 utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing mock interviews, and researching potential questions. They emphasized the importance of being genuine, sharing personal stories, and demonstrating enthusiasm during the interview.
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SDN
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I overprepared by scouring the web for pharmacy school interview questions. Here they just want to get to know you personally. Have a good story about why you love pharmacy, be open and enthusiastic.
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Practiced typical interview questions to get my brain ready
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Developed answers for SDN questions & rehearsed key points I wanted to discuss if any of the questions were repeated
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Compiled possible questions and answered them and also went through the interview feedback response of Student Doctor Network
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the welcoming and genuine demeanor of the staff, faculty, and students at the institution. They appreciated the friendly atmosphere, beautiful campus, enthusiastic faculty, and the overall positive environment during their visit. Many highlighted the personal interactions and support received, which helped lower stress levels and create a positive experience.
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EVERYTHING! The staff, faculty, and students were all so welcoming and genuine. They didn't try to fake it like most other schools and I could see that the students here are very bright and well-motivated.
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Beautiful campus and faculty were incredibly friendly.
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They decided the day of my interview
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Curriculum, and their mandatory 3 weeks summer rotations after first year and second year.
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Nice, new, large campus that's still expanding. Lots of different healthcare students on campus
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the lack of campus tours, the remote and cold location of the school, and the interview process being impersonal or lacking depth. Suggestions include providing more detailed information about the campus and facilities, improving the interview experience to allow for more personal expression, and considering offering virtual tours for out-of-state applicants.
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Perhaps that there were snow in October, but they assured us that it's very rare that it happen this early on in the fall.
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No negatives.
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Small city.. and cold
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There was no campus tour. (in Spokane)
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Location of school. Middle of nowhere in a cold, foggy place :|
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to expect a more personable and low-stress interview experience, to relax and be themselves, and to prepare for a concise and straightforward day. Suggestions included being aware of the potential for unexpected timing changes and the need to bring a coat for the cold weather in Washington.
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Nothing really, the interview day was concise and thorough.
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That the interview was more personable and low stress than other schools.
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That I should have brought my coat inside.
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That the interview wasn't going to last that long. I had to get back to LA for school ASAP since it was the last week of classes. I had booked my flight according to what the adcoms had said - that the interview would last until ~2PM, but it actually ended around 11AM instead
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Relax. They just want to get to know you and see if you are a well rounded, intelligent person. Just be yourself and act like a professional and you will make a good impression.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the school, mentioning the friendly and supportive atmosphere, as well as the engaging interview process. Some applicants highlighted the importance of being passionate about pharmacy and the school during the interview, while others appreciated the laid-back and conversational nature of the interviews.
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I fell in love with this school as soon as I left my interview. It was my first interview out of many interviews and I gotta say nothing compared to my first impression at this school. I just wish that it was in my home state. I'm a Californian so I am having a really tough time deciding between this school and the school in my home state mainly because I don't want to move away from family and friends.
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Look for Pharmacy interview questions, but really think about why your are passionate about pharmacy and why you are passionate about this specific school. You will be on campus for a couple of hours, but the interview itself is short. There is an exit interview with alumni... treat this like part of the interview: be excited and friendly. You may see that person again and they may have input on you getting accepted later if you don't get same-day acceptance.
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Great school, no pressure interview, everybody should apply here.
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Remember that there aren't right or no answers for scenario questions, as long as you don't sound like a cold-hearted irrational person! Just express your opinion and show your personality.
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Overall, nice feel of the school - everyone seems close-knit and friendly :)
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve communication and transparency, especially regarding technical issues like deposit submissions. Additionally, many applicants recommended including a building or mini campus tour as part of the interview process.
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I had difficulty submitting my deposit. It was pretty stressful and no one contacted us to let us know it was because of their website being updated/ under-maintenance so when I called I was being transferred from one person to another and no one knew how to help.
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Provide a building / mini campus tour as part of the scheduled interview process
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