How many people interviewed you?
| Response Average | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Positively | 10 |
| Negatively | 0 |
| No change | 0 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 4.10 | 10 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 9.29 | 7 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 9.00 | 7 |
No responses
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 0 |
| 10 minutes | 0 |
| 15 minutes | 0 |
| 20 minutes | 0 |
| 25 minutes | 0 |
| 30 minutes | 7 |
| 35 minutes | 0 |
| 40 minutes | 0 |
| 45 minutes | 0 |
| 50 minutes | 1 |
| 55 minutes | 0 |
| 60+ minutes | 2 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| At the school | 9 |
| At a regional location | 0 |
| At another location | 0 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| One-on-one | 10 |
| In a group | 0 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Open file | 9 |
| Closed file | 0 |
| Response Average | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10 |
"Why MUSC"
"Where do you see yourself in five years?"
"How did you become interested in pharmacy?"
"Why do you want to be pharmacist?"
"Why pharmacy?"
"Why do you want to be a pharmacist?"
"What class did you find the most challenging in college?"
"Why are you pursuing PharmD/Why MUSC in particular?"
"Tell me about yourself"
"Why Pharmacy"
"Strengths and weaknesses"
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
"Why do you want to attend MUSC?"
"Why MUSC?"
"Why do you want to go to MUSC?"
"How do you think the credit for groupwork should be divided?"
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
"Why Pharmacy?"
"Tell me about your research experience."
"Why MUSC?"
"What have you done to prepare yourself for the rigors of pharmacy school?"
"What will you do if you don't get in this year?"
"How do you think pharmacy school will be different from your previous college experiences?"
"Also asked some more specific questions related to my work/academic history."
"Where do you want to work once you get your Pharm.D?"
"What qualities do you have that will make you a good pharmacist?"
"why do you want to leave your current profession?"
"Why do you want to go to MUSC?"
"What personal achievement are you the most proud of?"
"I really don't remember any direct questions. It was informal and conversational. One was open-file and the other was closed file. General questions about your application, why MUSC, and why pharmacy?"
"There were not any specific interview questions. They knew my file and asked general questions about my applicationl, how I knew my evaluators, why SPECIFICALLY their school."
"What is your biggest weakness? (I think that's a dumb interview question, because everybody has a prepared answer.)"
"none"
"If you could tell me just one thing to remember you by, what would it be?"
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
""Do you have any questions?"...this was kinda emphasized so make sure you have questions to ask during your interview about what you are interested in, the school, etc"
"SDN, browsed the school's website"
"Scoured the University website, and re-read the Pfizer quide to pharmacy careers."
"I prepared for the interview by reviewing questions posted on this website and methodically writing out answers in order to clearly define my thoughts and ideas."
"SDN, mock interviews, reviewed common interview questions"
"Read feedback on this website, looked at internet for most commonly asked interview questions, thought of some questions to ask, and thought of answers to questions I may be asked."
"I looked on google for some basic interview tips and looked on this site to get a feel for the types of questions they might ask. I also re-read my admissions essay and familiarized myself with the school's website and program offerings."
"Read through other interview experiences/questions, researched program, and thought of questions to ask"
"Just practiced answers to common interview questions"
"I prepared for random questions and also general questions. I reread my personal statement and also the mission statement of the school. "
"The fact that they tell you how much they want YOU to choose THEIR school just as much as you want them to choose you."
"How friendly and laid back everyone was and their genuine interest in the students and their success."
"The classrooms and how friendly everybody (students and faculty) was."
"The school was very attentive and genuinely interested in the prospective students. They were very organized, thorough, and well-prepared to make the interview process worthwhile for all parties."
"How nice all the faculty was and how laid back the whole process was."
"Everyone was extremely nice and laid back."
"Everyone I met seemed to be very friendly and helpful."
"Campus resources/growth, faculty"
"Staff was extremely friendly, very pleasant atmosphere. Charleston area is beautiful."
"NOTHING!"
"The building is a little outdated."
"The main classroom seemed rather dark and dreary."
"Nothing."
"The pharmacy building is pretty old, but they are moving their offices into a new building next door."
"Very crowded and extremely difficult to find parking."
"Parking"
"Lots of construction going on in the area. Parking is horrible."
"There was not enough interaction with students of the school. I felt like I did not get enough of students' opinions."
"That we would be interviewed by two members of the faculty. One would not know anything about your file, the other would. The one who looked over your file is the one on the admissions committee."
"That the interview questions were not asked as direct questions but more conversational. I wouldn't of been so nervous."
"nothing"
"There was a lot of time alotted during the interviews for questions from me. I had a few I asked, but I wished I had had more to keep the conversation flowing a bit better."
"Best place to park is a little behind the Pharmacy/Medicine building. It's a parking area that is .75 per half hour. Will be about $11 for the day"
"More about their research in the pharmacy dept."
"The interviews were very personal and laid back. The staff made you feel at ease."
"There is a very helpful presentation on the school, and the program before a tour and interview. Very laid-back and friendly."
"My overall experience was very positive. I was incredibly impressed with the school's desire to position itself among the finest in the country, and I left feeling as if this were an institution poised to offer marvelous opportunities to its students."
"The interview process was long. We were there for four hours total. The experience was great and I actually had a very nice time."
"You are there for four hours, but most of that time is taken up with introduction, financial aid talk, and tour. The actual one on one interviews are only 30 mins each and are very conversational and not stressful at all."
"Positive, overall. Relieved it's over now! "
"Very good experience, they try to make it as relaxed as possible and take the approach that it is as much a chance for them to interest you in their program and get you to want to attend as it is a chance for them to get to know you and decide if they think you'll do well in their program. So it's not supposed to be too intimidating. Make sure you have questions to ask - this is really emphasized. Especially since one of the one-on-one interviewers has not reviewed your file, it's important to have some questions/comments in mind to keep the conversation going. Most importantly, just relax and be yourself!!"
"It was a good experience. After the interview I felt a little scared because they really didn't ask direct questions so I'm interested in knowing what exactly they were wanting to hear. Best advice is to keep a conversation going and ask plenty of questions, and SMILE"
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Student | 9 |
| Faculty member | 0 |
| Admissions staff | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Enthusiastic | 6 |
| Neutral | 0 |
| Discouraging | 0 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.57 | 7 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| In state | 3 |
| Out of state | 4 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hour | 2 |
| 2-3 hours | 1 |
| 4-6 hours | 1 |
| 7+ hours | 2 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 3 |
| Automobile | 4 |
| Train or subway | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| < $100 | 2 |
| $101-$200 | 1 |
| $201-$300 | 0 |
| $301-$400 | 0 |
| $401-$500 | 0 |
| $501+ | 2 |
Charleston
CHS
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| At school facility | 0 |
| With students at the school | 0 |
| Friends or family | 0 |
| Hotel | 3 |
| Home | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 9.50 | 6 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 8.71 | 7 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 9.14 | 7 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 10.00 | 1 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 10.00 | 1 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.00 | 1 |
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What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?