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Oregon State University College of Pharmacy

Corvallis, OR

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your leadership experience and summarize your leadership style.
Explain your route to pharmacy.
What unique aspects will you bring to OSU?

What was the most interesting question?

Mostly general questions.

What was the most difficult question?

What accomplishment are you most proud of in your life?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Two previous interviews and SDN. Relaxed the night before.

What impressed you positively?

The attitude of the dean, faculty, and current students. OSU knows that they face new competition from Pacific, and is committed to maintaining its reputation as the best school in the state.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing major. I couldn't find a parking spot for about 20 minutes (the visitor lot was full).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How few people they interview at each session. There were only 11 of us!

What are your general comments?

Brief intro and welcome from staff, faculty, and dean. Split into two groups, one did writing sample, the other went to interview. Switched. Q&A session with two P1s, and then a brief and optional tour.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses