Downers Grove, IL
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I felt the interviewers could have interacted a little more. They just sat there expressionless after they opened up the floor for everyone to answer their question! Also they could have made the group style interview more of a discussion than a cut throat, free for all. You don't really get to know someone in this manner!
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
Mock interviews, SDN, writing out possible questions and answering them as you would in the interview listing the most important ones first so you don't forget them.
What was the most difficult question?
I don't believe any were difficult however, I don't believe that being in a group with 5 other students gives sufficient time to express who you really are. This is especially true if you are in a group where 2 out of the 6 ramble on for the majority of the time.
What impressed you positively?
Everyone was exceptionally nice and made you feel welcome! The admissions staff was extremely friendly and the Dean was tremendously personable!
What impressed you negatively?
The number of students per group interview, it was almost like you would have to be disrespectful of others in order to make sure you weren't the last one in the group to speak. I just didn't feel like there was enough time to truely express yourself as a person in order for them to get to know you personally.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
MDW
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Embassy Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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