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Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Columbus, OH

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe a time when you came up with something creative that had impressed others.
How do you find time to manage your busy schedule? At the end of the interview they also left time for me to ask any questions, I would make sure that you have a couple questions prepared because questions show that you are interested in them.
Tell me about a time when you had something to accomplish, but other priorities came in the way. How did you handle this?

What was the most interesting question?

You seem like you are a very motivated individual with high standards for yourself. How would you handle working with someone who has set a lower standard or does not meet your expectation?

What was the most difficult question?

The interviewers did not have my personal statement on hand and did not have a chance to read it before the interview, so they asked me to sum it up. This was the first thing I was asked so it was stressful because I wanted to make sure I told them everything! So make sure you know why you want to be a pharmacist!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN reviews, OSU website, went over my application, came up with answers to general questions

What impressed you positively?

The campus was amazing, everyone was incredibly nice and made me feel at home, when faculty described the college of pharmacy they used the word "family"

What impressed you negatively?

nothing...I was highly impressed

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I didn't get so stressed out about it, because it was a great experience.

What are your general comments?

My interview was on a Saturday morning, and they had bagels and juice for us in the meeting room, and each of us briefly described ourselves. We then had a relaxed discussion of what OSU was like, the classes, and the organizations that students were in. We also met with a member of the admissions staff to make sure our file was complete and all prerequisites had been completed. Then each of us went back individually for our personal interview with a member of the staff and an OSU pharmacy graduate. The interview was very relaxed and comfortable, not too many surprise questions...they really just want to know what you are like, make sure that you are human, and if they feel you can handle their program. Their admissions committee meets in the following week and the people that interview you will give their recommendation and speak on your behalf. Then they will call or email you within a week letting you know their decision.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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