Hampton, VA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
HBCU
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.7
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 46 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 average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (87%)
Negatively (7%)
No change (7%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (29%)
Good (43%)
Average (29%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more structured interviews with tours and interactions with current students and professors. They appreciated friendly staff and facilities, but some felt the interview lacked depth and preparation compared to other schools.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Compared to other interviews that I've had so far, this was lacking. Other schools offered a small orientation, tours, information on the area, current students to meet, and professors as well. It just felt that this interview was not given much thought on the part of the admissions staff.
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Really need to give students a tour of the school!
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From what I saw, the school was relatively nice, the area is beautiful and the adcom was way more friendly than any other school I interviewed at. Be prepared to answer questions about your resume as they ask you to bring it with you. Just prepare and you will be fine.
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Overall the experience was great. Great staff, great city, great facilities.
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Kooool as hell. I love this school, besides I like the state that it's located in too.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
31 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.7 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
60% One-on-One
40% Group Interview
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File Type:
93% Open-File
7% Closed-File
HAMPTON-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 31 minutes, with an average of 2.7 interviews. 60% of interviews are one-on-one, and 7% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios like disclosing confidential information, reasons for choosing the profession or specific institution, addressing health disparities, personal inspirations, career preparations, self-improvement goals, and general self-introduction. Some respondents mentioned questions related to Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, possibly indicating a nondisclosure agreement during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Your brother's girlfriend comes to your pharmacy to pick up a medication you know is for AIDS. You know that they are getting serious. Would you tell your brother about her coming to get that medication?
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Why Hampton?
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What would you do to bridge the gap concerning health disparities?
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Why Hampton University
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Who inspired you the most to choose this line of work?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Hampton University School of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics including reflections on personal mistakes, teamwork scenarios, future of healthcare, and improvements in the pharmaceutical industry. While some responses hinted at standard questions, the mention of nondisclosure suggests the interview may have been in an MMI format where specific questions are confidential.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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All were pretty standard questions.
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Explain one mistake you have made in your life and what you have done to correct it.
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How do you see Health care in the future,
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Name one mistake you've made in your life, and what have you done to correct it?
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What would you do if you worked in a group and someone was not doing his/her work?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by researching the school, practicing interview skills, seeking feedback on platforms like SDN, and conducting mock interviews with others. They emphasized the importance of practicing with a live person, reviewing their resume, and conducting thorough research on the school and the field of pharmacy.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN
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SDN and previous interview
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Did a lot of research on the school, SDN, practiced interview skills, mock interview
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Interview feedback on SDN
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This website, found students on facebook from the school and asked them about it, did some research on the school, practiced interviewing with my friend. The best thing you can do is practice with a live person, and allow them to take notes and give you a critique when you're done. Also, give them a list of questions you want them to ask so they know what to ask specifically. Also, look over your resume (you have to bring it in to the interview). Alot of the things you've done on ur resume may have been years ago, so you want to brush yourself up on those things.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Hampton University School of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as reasons for choosing Hampton, addressing health disparities, envisioning the future of healthcare, personal mistakes and corrections, handling academic integrity issues, and challenges in science courses. The interview may have been in an MMI format, given the recurring themes, and respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why Hampton?
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What would you do to bridge the gap concerning health disparities?
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How do you see Health care in the future,
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Name one mistake you've made in your life, and what have you done to correct it?
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What would you do if you saw another student cheating? What would you do if you saw someone in your pharmacy doing something unethical?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and helpful atmosphere at the school, highlighted by interactions with faculty, students, and staff. They also appreciated the beautiful campus, small classes, and professional demeanor of the interviewers. Suggestions included maintaining the positive and welcoming environment and possibly relaxing the dress code.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The alumni member there offered a lot of information and was very helpful.
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The adcom was extremely friendly. They seemed genuinely interested in my answers and in being there.
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Everyone was so nice and friendly from the students, administration, to the faculty
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The school is located in Downtown Hampton. The area is extremely beautiful. The campus is nice, and faculty and students there were extremely helpful and curteous. Also they have a dresscode. Guys must wear shirts, ties, and slacks everyday to school, which is also very professional.
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The students were nice and helpful.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to slow response times, lack of engagement during interviews, incorrect information provided, absence of a tour, and outdated facilities. Suggestions included improving communication efficiency, increasing interviewer engagement, ensuring accurate materials, providing tours, and updating facilities to enhance the overall experience for applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The staff was running late. During the interview, I felt they were very unresponsive to my answers. Afterwards, I was given a scantron test and several of the mathematical questions had incorrect answers, with no correct answer present.
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Slow response, no tour
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No tour was given.
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Nothing negative
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Nothing at all.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more detailed information about the school and its interview process, including specific questions to ask and logistical details like the location of the pharmacy building. Many also mentioned the importance of being well-prepared and practicing responses in advance to avoid feeling caught off-guard during the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Perhaps more about the Hampton School of Pharmacy, though their website offered little in-depth information about the school. No tour was given as part of the process.
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Six people interviewed me. When I walked into the conference room I was not expecting it and was caught slightly off-guard.
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Nothing really..everything went fairly well.
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More questions to ask them about their school
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I was very prepared for this interview! Although I do wish I had rehearsed my responses a little more though.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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 responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve communication by providing detailed information via email, including interview details, hotel information, and expectations during the interview process, instead of relying solely on phone calls for communication.
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To submit an email with the interview information, information on hotels, and what they should expect during the interview process. I received just a phone call telling me where to be and at what time.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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PHF
50% interviewees used PHF (PHF) , with 50% using BWI (BWI) .
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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50% Airplane
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33% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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17% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Clarion Hotel (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Comfort Inn, Mercury Blvd (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Clarion Hotel
10/10
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Comfort Inn, Mercury Blvd
9/10
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Holiday Inn
8/10
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.7
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 46 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 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.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member
Faculty member (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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