Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy Interview Feedback Summary

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Edwardsville, IL

Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

7.9

Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 16 responses

Score Reference:

9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement

The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (67%)

Average (33%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally provided positive feedback with comments like "Great".

Great

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

32 Minutes Average

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Number:

2 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

67% One-on-One

33% Group Interview

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File Type:

50% Open-File

50% Closed-File

SIUE-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 32 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 67% of interviews are one-on-one, and 50% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's background, motivations for pursuing pharmacy, and any leadership experiences. Additionally, respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the mention of 'Already wrote above' in their responses.

Tell me about yourself. Why pharmacy. Any leadership skills?

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Already wrote above

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Tell us about yourself

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics such as motivations for pharmacy, personal attributes, extracurricular activities, challenges in pharmacy, and fears about pharmacy school. These questions reflect a conversational style where candidates were asked about their interests, experiences, and concerns.

They asked a lot of questions! But it flowed nicely and seemed like a conversation. Things like why pharmacy? Why SIUE? What was the hardest class you took? What kind of first impression do you think you make? How would your friends describe you? What do you do for fun? What kind extracurricular/ volunteer activites do you do? What are some problems in the future of pharmacy? What are you afraid in particular about pharmacy school? etc

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What is the last book you read?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reading interview tips online, practicing with a partner, reviewing sample questions, and revisiting their personal statement. These strategies helped them feel more confident and ready to articulate their qualifications effectively during the interview.

I read throught their interview tips online, practiced answering questions with m sis. sdn, read my personal statement

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Reviewed the sample questions on their website.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy discussed did not pose significant challenges, with interviewers providing positive feedback and encouragement.

None of them were really that difficult, plus they were really nice and gave me nice feedback and were encouraging

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the friendliness and supportiveness of the staff, as well as the campus facilities at SIUE. Many expressed optimism about the university's potential for improvement and highlighted the welcoming atmosphere created by the faculty.

How friendly and supportive the staff was, the facilties. I think SIUE is going to get better and better

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The campus and the friendliness of the faculty

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to the distance of the location from major cities and a lack of specific negatives. Suggestions were not frequently provided by applicants.

The location, so faaaaaaaaaar from chicago!

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Nothing

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wish they had known the exact location of the school they were attending, especially if they were from out of town, in order to avoid confusion and potential delays in registration. It is important to double-check the specific details and directions to the institution beforehand to ensure a smooth and timely arrival.

There is a Southern Illinois University and a Southwestern Illinois University really close by. I went to second school first and ended up being late to the actual registration (but they were super nice). Make sure you know where the school is, especially if your from out of town!!!

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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately responsive.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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STL

100% interviewees used STL (STL).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.

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33% Airplane

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67% Automobile

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0% Train or Subway

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0% Other

Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees

Most interviewees stayed at the Quality Inn (average ranking 9/10), with some staying at Comfort Inn (average rating 8/10). (Top 3 displayed)

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Quality Inn

9/10

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Comfort Inn

8/10

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Best Western

8/10

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

Student (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

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