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Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

Pocatello, ID

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

what makes you stand out compared to the other three applicants we are interviewing today?

What was the most interesting question?

If a patient comes up to and says they want to commit suicide, what would be your actions?

What was the most difficult question?

Your best friend tells you they're cheating. What would you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

motel 6

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

7 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read articles, searched common interview questions, talked with pharmacists I work with.

What impressed you positively?

Very relaxed atmosphere. Both interviewers seems enthusiastic about topics realating to the future of the pharmacy profession and the opportunities the field has to offer.

What impressed you negatively?

Pocatello interview involved alot of waiting around

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There were no real surprises.

What are your general comments?

Overall it was a good experience. But I wish I didn't have to spend all day in Pocatello for an interview that only lasted a few hours.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicant applying for Meridian campus should be able to do group interview in Pocatello right away