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Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

Downers Grove, IL

Pharmacy Schools | Private 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Discuss a challenging problem in the field of pharmacy and how you might address this problem as a pharmacist
Talk about a time you went above and beyond in helping someone
why pharmacy and why at Midwestern?

What was the most interesting question?

Talk about a time you went above and beyond to help someone

What was the most difficult question?

Challenges in pharmacy and how to address them
🤝 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?

Closed 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?

7 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

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?

7 out of 10

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

9 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?

SDN to get an idea of what kinds of questions

What impressed you positively?

Amazing campus, friendly admissions and even a presentation from the dean.

What impressed you negatively?

The way the entire process is a bit of a free for all.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

None

What are your general comments?

I had a very nice group that took turns answering questions but I heard some groups that turned into a free for all so watch out.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Offer interviewees a place to hang up their coats.