Savannah, GA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.7
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 274 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 (75%)
Negatively (9%)
No change (16%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (53%)
Good (35%)
Average (12%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned that the interview experience at South University was generally positive, with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Some specific feedback included the appreciation for the conversational tone of the interview, the welcoming environment, and the lack of intimidating questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I don't see how the questions they asked would give admissions a good idea of whether or not a student is a good candidate.
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The type of student they are looking for is emotionally intelligent, humble and hard working with character.
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Honestly the interview day really turned me away from South U.
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Well, everyone will have 2 different interviewers. One that I had was racist, and started stereotyping me just because I wasn't citizen. This made me mad and left in frustration after completing my essay. Essay is about professionalism. I wrote like 3 sentences and left. And I still got in. I think this school takes anyone (no matter how bad you do on interview or essay), if you have 3.0 gpa and 70 and above on pcat. I am glad I don't have to go there!
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Seems like a nice environment and all the students I spoke with liked the school.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
33 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.1 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
87% Open-File
13% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
SOUTHU-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 33 minutes, with an average of 2.1 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 13% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include discussing healthcare problems, handling ethical situations, assessing program fit, explaining motivations for pharmacy and school choice, addressing academic challenges, and ethical scenarios like cheating or unethical behavior. Responses suggest a mix of ethical, situational, and personal questions were asked, potentially indicative of a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format with a focus on nondisclosure agreements given the confidentiality of specific questions mentioned by respondents.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Discuss some of the problems you see in healthcare today.
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Give an example of a time when you knew about someone doing something unethical. How did you handle it?
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All situation questions: your friend diagnosis w an acute disease. what will you do?
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Why a three year program?
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Tell me about yourself, why are you here and why pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at South University School of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as ethical dilemmas, hypothetical governance actions, roommate competitiveness, stress management, professional conduct, dream job aspirations, and personal qualities. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) due to the diverse range of questions, and respondents might have been under a nondisclosure agreement based on the nature of the questions asked.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Talk about a time someone asked you to do something immoral.
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If you could be governor for a day, what would you do?
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What would you do if you and your roommate were both applying for pharmacy school and you got into pharmacy school and your roommate did not?
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Our program is 3 years, how do you think to manage with that course overload, how do you manage stress?
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What would you do if a pharmacist came in drunk to work?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing SDN feedback, practicing with mock interviews, researching the school's website, and reviewing common interview questions. Suggestions include building confidence, practicing answers with friends, and maintaining a relaxed and authentic demeanor during the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN, reviewed South University's mission statement, reviewed possible pharmacy questions on other pharmacy school websites and indeed
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Researched the school, continued contact through email, built up my confidence, mock interviews
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I looked up interview questions online and then I prepped answers and practiced my answers.
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SDN and the school's website
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Researched the school and read through my application
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at South University School of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, including personal attributes, ethical dilemmas, and past experiences. While some faced challenging questions about empathy and ethical decision-making, others found open-ended inquiries like "Tell me about yourself" or unexpected inquiries about grades to be tough. It appears that the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on various references to non-disclosure agreements and the structured nature of the questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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If you could create one invention what would it be?
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What would you do if your cousin was in a car accident?
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Whats a misconception that your friends have about you?
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Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower, give me an example?
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What do people see in you that isn't true?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and approachability of the faculty and staff, the welcoming and personal atmosphere, and the modern facilities. They appreciated the small class sizes, the one-on-one interactions during interviews, and the sense of community fostered by the school. Some suggestions for improvement included providing a more culturally vibrant campus experience and offering a broader range of food options.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The faculty was very friendly.
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This program and the staff are highly invested in the success of the students.
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Everything , especially the atmosphere location and the educators.
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Cleanliness of the facilities
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They are really friendly and have an open door policy
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the small size of the school, lack of campus facilities such as a cafeteria or gym, high tuition costs, fast-paced program, and disorganization during interviews. Suggestions included improving campus amenities, providing more information on academic aspects, and addressing concerns about cost and program structure.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The questions were almost all scenario questions and did not give a chance to talk about yourself, why you want to go to school there, why you chose this career, etc. No personality questions and also a closed file interview.
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The small size of the school - you would drive past it and not even realize there was an actual school there; the fact that you are not allowed to bring drinks/food into the classrooms; no cafeteria or restaurants/fast food/cafes nearby; tiny library; tuition is really high; some classes are videoconferenced; no gym of student health facilities on campus; apartments seem expensive.
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Its super small and I am coming from a state college
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Cost, school has no campus, students seem stressed, and labs weren't that technologically advance either. The whole satellite distance program is not my thing.
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Other applicants
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the small size of the school, the scripted scenario questions during the interview, the need to write an essay, the specific questions about grades and experiences, and the high cost of tuition. They also mentioned the lack of facilities such as on-campus housing, gym, or cafeteria, and the strict dress code and no-food policy.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I wish I knew that there would be few questions actually pertaining to my reason for deciding this career and that they would all be scripted scenario questions.
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Be prepared to write an essay. The actual interviewing time is extremely short so take advantage of every interaction leading up to the interview. It is a closed interview so the interviewers know nothing about you making this a game of first impressions.
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How small and new the school is and more about Savannah
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Nothing
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Seems like most South students are aimed more towards retail pharmacy.
🤝 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 friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office provide more detailed information in situational questions to enable better responses and decision-making. This feedback highlights the need for clarity and context to enhance applicants' ability to respond effectively during the admissions process.
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I would have liked more information in the situational questions. I felt that my ability to answer the questions effectively was negatively impacted by the lack of information given.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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sav
22% interviewees used sav (sav), with 22% using SAV (SAV) and 22% using Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and 11% using JAX (JAX) and 11% using Jacksonville (Jacksonville) and 11% using Sav/Hilton Head International (Sav/Hilton Head International).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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28% Airplane
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72% 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 Best Western (average ranking 7.3/10), with some staying at Days Inn (average rating 4.3/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Best Western
7.3/10
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Days Inn
4.3/10
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Courtyard Marriot
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
Admissions staff (2%)
Faculty member (6%)
Student (92%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (72%)
Neutral (28%)
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