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South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy

Brookings, SD

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why pharmacy?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if you are accepted? What would you do if you are not accepted? What will be your contributions to the school?

What was the most difficult question?

How would you convince a physician that your choice of medication is better than what they have chosen?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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 the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Super 8

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked up common questions from other pharmacy school interviews..

What impressed you positively?

Both my interviewers were extremely nice and so was Dan. I loved the student ambassador who gave me the tour of the college. Not only that but their new building and the campus is very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

N/A

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing really, they are very informative and answer all your questions during the interview process.

What are your general comments?

Very good school but I wish they had a better ranking. I got accepted though =)

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the great work!