Downers Grove, IL
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
Tell about a time when you had to show initiative.
What was the most difficult question?
What do you believe is a problem that will be facing pharmacy in the future?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
40 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
8 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Review personal statement, essays, etc
What impressed you positively?
The private school environment, all med students of some type
What impressed you negatively?
nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
the only time to ask questions was after the dean spoke. There was no other time to ask questions, so get them in early....before group interviews and essays
What are your general comments?
the interview was good, try to be original with your responses..I think most people sound stupid and repetitive when they say ''I want to help people'' or ''I like helping people'' over and over. Make connections between your background and pharmacy..seems obvious, but not everyone did so.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Ramada
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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