How many people interviewed you?
| Response Average | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 2.38 | 84 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Positively | 72 |
| Negatively | 10 |
| No change | 15 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 4.11 | 97 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.30 | 90 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.32 | 90 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| In Person | 0 |
| Virtual | 2 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 0 |
| 10 minutes | 2 |
| 15 minutes | 3 |
| 20 minutes | 1 |
| 25 minutes | 3 |
| 30 minutes | 28 |
| 35 minutes | 4 |
| 40 minutes | 9 |
| 45 minutes | 15 |
| 50 minutes | 2 |
| 55 minutes | 3 |
| 60+ minutes | 26 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| At the school | 90 |
| At a regional location | 0 |
| At another location | 2 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| One-on-one | 4 |
| In a group | 84 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Open file | 2 |
| Closed file | 76 |
| Response Average | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 2.38 | 84 |
"Introduce yourself, where you’re from and an interesting fact about you"
"why MWU, why pharmacy"
"Why Pharmacy? Why Midwestern?"
"Introductions: Where you're from, which college you completed pre pharm classes, why Midwestern, Why Pharmacy?"
"Why pharmacy and why MW?"
"how do you handle stress?"
"What was a difficult decision you had to make?"
"What problems are pharmacy facing?"
"With pharmacy constantly changing to be more patient oriented, what is a problem you foresee happening in the future?"
"What changeless pharmacy faces?"
"Introduce yourself, why are you here, why pharmacy?"
"Why Midwestern, why pharmacy"
"Describe a time when you were a mentor for someone and how did that situation work out?"
"Introduce yourself, why pharmacy? Why Midwestern? Fun fact about yourself."
"What did you do during undergrad to prepare yourself for the rigors of pharmacy school? How did you do it?"
"introduce yourself and why midwestern"
"why pharmacy and why at Midwestern?"
"Where do you see yourself in 10 years"
"What qualities should a pharmacist have, how do you exemplify them?"
"Introduce yourself, why pharmacy, why Midwestern"
"What are the some of the characteristics of a pharmacist? Then followed by "Tell me specifically how you've exemplified those qualities you just stated""
"Describe a situation where you had to make a quick decision"
"Introduce yourself. Where did you go for undergrad, what did/are you majoring in, why pharmacy, why midwestern, and something unique about yourself. This was the introduction before they asked questions. Only two other questions were asked after though."
"Why Midwestern CCP?"
"Introduce yourself - Why Pharmacy - Why Midwestern?"
"why pharmacy"
"What was your favorite writing assignment"
"Tell me about yourself?"
"The first question was compounded: Where are you from? Where did you go to school? What was your major? What intramural activities did you participate in while you were there? Why pharmacy? Tell us something unique about yourself. (Yeah... all that in one question)"
"Introduce yourself and one unique thing about you (a lighthearted ice breaker)"
"Introduce yourself (where you are from, where you got your degrees, or where you plan to get them, have you worked/volunteered in a pharmacy, etc?)"
"Tell us about yourself."
"Introduce yourself, and tell us something unique about yourself so that we can remember you later."
"introduce yourself"
"what first sparked your interest in pharmacy/why pharmacy?"
"where do you see pharm in 2020? what problems are facing pharm? what do you do if a group member is not pulling weight? What quality should a good pharmacist have?"
"What challenges do you see pharmacy facing in the future?"
"Tell me about yourself. Include why Midwestern, why pharmacy, and what are your hobbies. "
"Why pharmacy?"
"Tell us about yourself!"
"What about pharmacy appeals to you?"
"Why Midwestern?"
"What are some problems that face pharmacy and patients given the current economic situation."
"Tell me About yourself"
"Group interview... good concept in theory, but it only works if the school asks more specific, behavioral, ethics, morals, or scenario questions. Therefore, the interviewers can actually observe and compare individual's characteristics to one another. In this case, all the questions asked were general; thus, everyone had the same generic answer. Also, I like it when current students are involved in the interview/selection process... I feel that they would have a good idea of whether the applicant is a great fit for the school. I'm not too sure about closed-file interview... I think more subjective questions would be asked if the interviewer knew more about the student... Anyway...there was definitely not enough time to say everything about yourself"
"Introduce yourself."
"what are the qualities that a pharmacist should have?"
"Tell us about yourself"
"tell me about yourself. "
"What qualities do you think a pharmacist should have?"
"Same as above"
"Tell about yourself."
"i wrote in summary"
"Something interesting about yourself?"
"Tell me your name"
"What is something interesting about yourself."
"What is your name? (seriously, because there is NO INTERVIEW)."
"introductions: name, what school u'r from, why pharmacy, something unique about urself"
"why pharm"
"Where are you from?"
"why pharmacy and tell us something interesting about yourself?"
"My essay question was, "You are a 3rd yeard student in pharmacy. You know a classmate has copied an internet document and turned it in for an assignment as their own work. What do you do"?"
"In the small group session we were asked where we were from and what hobbies we enjoy and why pharmacy. It was very informal."
"Introduce yourself and say why you chose pharmacy"
"Why pharmacy school?"
"A behavioral question for the writing assignment"
"Why did you choose pharmacy?"
"why MWU?"
"Why Midwestern, why Pharmacy?"
"What skills do you think you have and how they relate to those of a pharmacist"
"What qualities do you think are important for a pharmacist to have?"
"Explain a time you worked in a group and had a problem?"
"What are two traits that every pharmacist should have? Explain."
"what do I see myself in study habit in graduate school?"
"How do you think your leadership experience will translate to the field of pharmacy?"
"Introduce yourself"
"What is a quality of an ideal pharmacist... How do you exemplify it now?"
"If we asked your friends, what is a weakness they would say you have? What about a strength?"
"What is an important quality that a pharmacist should have?"
"Tell me about yourself, why pharmacy, what prior education did you have, what prior pharmacy experience did you have, and one interesting thing about yourself."
"Why Midwestern?"
"What did you do in undergrad to prepare yourself for pharmacy school?"
"Tell about a time when communication was an issue and what did you do to fix it?"
"issues that pharmacy will face in 10 yrs"
"Discuss a challenging problem in the field of pharmacy and how you might address this problem as a pharmacist"
"Why did you choose pharmacy"
"Talk about a time you went out of your way to help someone."
"Tell us about a time you had to be tactful in expressing your opinion"
"Name 2 good qualities of a pharmacist and how you exemplify them."
"Identify an issue in the field of pharmacy"
"Where do you see pharmacy in 10 years from now? Explain a time when you were a good listener which enabled you to communicate effectively. Talk about a moment when you were working with a group, what was your role and how was the outcome."
"Tell about the experience of yourself where Listening helps you to communicate effectively"
"Tell me about yourself?"
"why pharmacy? why midwestern?"
"Skill a pharmacists needs and how you display that skill"
"How do you define leadership?"
"Do you have any regrets"
"What do you do to get rid of your stress?"
"Name a conflict in your life, and describe how you dealt with it."
"Tell us about a time when you were a role model."
"Why do you think Midwestern CCP is a good fit for you? "
"What is professionalism? "
"Where do you see pharmacy in 10 years?"
"When did you work in a team? What is your favorite part about working in a team? What is your least favorite part?"
"Describe a quality you think a pharmacist needs."
"traits of a pharmacist"
"who is your mentor? how would you feel if they required pharmacy students to go into residency?"
"What would you do if your classmate doesn't contribute to your group project?"
"Why do you want to do pharmacy, and why did you pick Midwestern?"
"What does professionalism mean? "
"What qualities should a pharmacist possess?"
"Why MWU CCP?"
"What characteristic should a pharmacist have?"
"Why pharmacy, why Midwestern?"
"Do you have any specific qualities that make you a good fit for working in/with a team."
"What qualities should a pharmacist possess."
"Tell us about yourself. School? Why pharmacy? Everyones answers were very cliche...e.g. I want to be a pharmacist because my dad was never home and he's a physician, so, pharmacy is better for me because I want to have a family..... or.... I want to bridge the gap between western and traditional medicine... or.... because there are so many options, I don't know if I want to go to law school with pharmacy...blah blah blah... it's all heard of. I'm sure the faculty interviewers have heard these answers a million times... there was just not enough time to include personal experiences in your answers and be considerate of others and let them speak as well."
"Why pharmacy and why Midwestern?"
"how are you preparing yourself for pharmacy school right now?"
"Tell us about a time in which you went above and beyond the call of duty"
"why chicago midwestern?"
"Tell us about yourself."
"Same as above"
"What problems are going to face pharmacy in the future."
"i wrote in summary"
"Something that you feel good about at work?"
"Where you go to school"
"Where did you go to college?"
"essay was something along the lines of : some first year students are talking a lot during a lecture and you can't hear the lecture because of them. how would u handle the situation"
"a unique thing about yourself"
"Why pharmacy?"
"What's unique about yourself. "
"In the breakout session we had to stand up, say our names, where we were from, where we went to school, why pharmacy, and give an interesting fact."
"why do you want to be a pharmacist"
"If you had the means, what charity would you support and why?"
"What subject did you not like or had troubled with during undergrad and how did you remedy the situation?"
"Explain a time where you had to make an ethical decision and what did you do."
"What is a difficult decision you had to make?"
"see a friend cheating, what would I do?"
"What is something you want us to remember about you?"
"What do you do as hobbies to de-stress from preparing for pharmacy school?"
"What characteristics should a pharmacist possess?"
"Tell us how do you see the pharmacy field in ten years."
"What are some challenges that the pharmacy faces?"
"What is one trait that every pharmacist should have? Explain how you have demonstrated this trait before."
"Describe a situation where you had to make a moral and ethical decision."
"Tell us about a time when you had to work in a group. Did any problems arise? How did you fix them?"
"Talk about a time you went above and beyond in helping someone"
""We do a lot of group work here at MWU. How are you at working in groups and what do you think is important while working in groups?""
"What is your current favorite book"
"What are some strengths and weakness a friend would say you have"
"Name a time you had a problem with communication and how you fixed it"
"What do you believe will help you through pharmacy school?"
"Describe a time when you were working in a team. What is something good about working in a team? what is something negative about working in a team?"
"Should pharmacists get reimbursed for the extra care they give to the patients? If so, how?"
"pharmacy in 10 years - Is there compensation for the pharmacist"
"Tell us about a time that you resolved a conflict."
"qualities of a pharmacist and elaborate on one quality that you demonstrate"
"Do you have any suggestions for asking a test question that shows you really know the material? (i.e. not multiple choice)"
"How do you deal with group situations"
"Explain your pharmacy experience!"
"Thoughts on teamwork."
"What challenges do you see pharmacy facing in the future and how will you deal with those challenges?"
"Name 2 things a Pharmacist must have and which one do you have?"
"Why pharmacy/what initially inspired you to go into pharmacy?"
"How do you see the profession changing in the coming years?"
"Name a characteristic that you think a pharmacist needs to succeed. Now give an example of how you've exemplified this characteristic."
"What problems are facing healthcare today?"
"How do you exemplify that quality?"
"thoughts on teamwork, and if someone isnt doing their share of the work, what do you do/say?"
"describe a time when you've had to be a leader or follower."
"What does professionalism mean to you?"
"What makes you stand out above other applicants?"
"Follow up to the second question. How do you possess some of the qualities stated in the above question "
"Tell me about a time when you used teamwork to accomplish a task."
"What are some problems facing pharmacy and patients given the current economic situation?"
"Explain a situation where you worked in a group, was it positive or negative?"
"Describe a time you worked in a team. If someone doesn't want to pull their weight, what do you do?"
"What would you do if a group member wasn't doing their work?"
"Tell me about a time when you had a communication conflict."
"What traits should a pharmacist have to be successful."
"Tell us about a time you had to motivate someone for a common goal."
"why pharmacy?"
"Tell us about a time in which you had trouble communicating w/someone and how did you solve it"
"what skills does a pharmacist need to succeed in this field?"
"What does it mean to be a professional?"
"Tell us about yourself."
"How did you prepare yourself for the rigors of pharmacy school?"
"i wrote in summary"
"Something fun you did last weekend"
"Tell me something fun you did this weekend."
"Tell me something unique about yourself."
"how do you handle rigorous academic coursework"
"What is a goal you accomplished and how you accomplished it. Pharmacy school consist of a robust and rigorous curriculum, what study techniques will you bring with you to pharmacy school?"
"Not many questions asked, nothing interested me"
"Name a problem in pharmacy today and how would you fix it?"
"What are you going to do if you don't get accepted into pharmacy school?"
"Describe a time when you were working in a team and there was some problem... what did you do?"
"What are two qualities you think that a pharmacist should possess?"
"What are some issues pharmacy will face in the next 10 years?"
"Talk about a time you went above and beyond to help someone"
"What motivates you to keep working hard for a rigorous curriculum?"
"Tell us about a time when you were a role model to someone and how that made you feel"
"Describe a memorable time where you had to deal with someone's illness."
"none really. everything else can be seen on SDN"
"why midwestern? I think they should have the answer for their own. why they have to ask!?"
"What are some characteristics that a pharmacist should possess. How do you exemplify these traits."
"negative aspect of pharmacy and how you plan to solve it."
"health care reform"
"See #3"
"If you had ten million dollars to spend on any type of research project, where would you spend it?"
"Writing section asked, "If your classmate was disturbing you during lecture what would you do/say?""
"Essay question: You are a practicing pharmacist and you suspect one of your patients is abusing their medication. How do you deal with this situation?"
"Where do you see Pharmacy going in 10 years?"
"Who is your mentor and why?"
"Where do you see pharmacy in 10 years? There were only 4 questions, the 4th being why pharmacy?"
"The writing exercise asked, "If you found out your classmate copied his paper directly from the internet, what would you do?""
"Describe a communication conflict and how did you handle it?"
"who is your mentor?"
"What is your idea of pharmacy school? What is it involve?"
"What was the most memorable writing assignment you have ever done?"
"Number 3"
"Tell me about a time when you used teamwork to accomplish a task."
"The 3rd question, the others were general."
"What is a problem facing pharmacy today and whats a possible solution?"
"Absolutely None! If the school wants professionals who can think critically and solve problems.... why not throw in a question that gives students the opportunity to do so. I like being challenged..."
"What is a problem facing pharmacy in the future? This was interesting because of the group interview setting. If you didn't go first, it can seem like you are just repeating answers."
"Tell us about a time in which you had to make a moral decision and how you solved it."
"Tell an experience where you had to motivate others to achieve a common goal."
"Tell about a time when you had to show initiative."
"your hobbies? "
"Where do you see pharmacy in the year 2020?"
"something fun you did last weekend"
"Nothing"
"N/A - there is no interview, but you still have to go to the MCV. This is basically an information session on the school, financial aid, and a forum to ask questions about the school."
"How long have you been in the USA? Otherwise, it was just an introduction. "
"there were any interesting questions. it wasn't even an interview. it is more like an orientation for the students to see if this is the school that they want to go. the staffs were very nice and so was the dean. basically you go for the whole day but the only hard part is writing the essay and the rest of the day you spend listening to the dean, financial aid, students answering any questions you have. there is absolutely no stress at all. "
"All applicants were asked to tell their name, where they were from, where they did their undergrad, why pharmacy, why midwestern and to tell something unique about themselves."
"Tell me something unique about yourself."
"not really an interview, but you know that already.... :)"
"My writing sample question was: Explain a situation in which you used effective communication and how did you go about...something to that extent."
"Why did I switch my career from photography to pharmacy?"
"Since there was no actual interview, the only question asked was on the essay. It was: "You are a first year pharmacy student and you strongly suspect that a classmate was cheating off your test. What do you do?""
"They really didn't ask any questions. The interview was a group interview with about 10 people and they only asked why you wanted to go to pharmacy school."
"Describe a challenging situation you were in"
"In your first job as a pharmacist in the hospital, a physician prescribes a medication in a dose that may be harmful to that patient. You notify the physician of the possibility for harm, but the physician asserts that the dose is correct and you should dispense as ordered. What would you do? (Writing)"
"Describe an ethical situation you've been in and how did you face it? We were all struggling to come up with an answer."
"All pretty basic questions"
"What happens if a group member is not contributing to a group project? (Difficult for me because the other interviewees in my group responded with good answers)"
"What type of leader are you?"
"Describe a strength and weakness that your friends would say you have."
"Describe a situation when you had to be tactful in expressing your opinion."
"What is a problem facing the pharmacy field in the next 10 years?"
"What problems do you see facing pharmacy in the future?"
"What problems will arise in pharmacy in the next 10 years?"
"Challenges in pharmacy and how to address them"
"What issues do you see pharmacists facing in the future, how would you remedy it?"
"Describe a time in your life where you were faced with a moral/ethical situation and what did you learn from it?"
"Describe a time when you were working in a team. What is something good about working in a team? what is something negative about working in a team? only because everyone was speaking about school oriented team projects while i had something else in mind which made me stumble a bit."
"Should pharmacists get reimbursed for the extra care they give to the patients? If so, how?"
"essay question: you are on your first job as a pharmacist, and you catch a technician taking a small amount of narcotics. What would you do?"
"tell me one instance when you had trouble with communication and how you solved it."
"future of pharmacy in 5, 10 years"
"See #3. I really wasn't prepared for the question about suggestions for test questions. I thought it a rather odd question, but fair and it wasn't that hard to think of an example."
"Conflict"
"What challenges do you see pharmacy facing in the future and how will you deal with those challenges?"
"Who is your mentor/someone you look up to?"
"None of them were that difficult. I was not prepared for the "why Midwestern" question so I tried to come up with an honest answer on the spot. "
"Name a characteristic that you think a pharmacist needs to succeed. Now give an example of how you've exemplified this characteristic."
"There wasn't a difficult question, but it was difficult to give an unique answer after four people have answered the question. After the first question, it was a free-for-all order to respond."
"What is your vision of pharmacy ten years from now?"
"what barriers have we overcome to get to this point in our education?"
"If someone comes up and doesn't know you, how would you introduce yourself?"
"Introduce yourself. (I'm serious.. the questions weren't as challenging as I thought they would be.)"
"I don't believe any were difficult however, I don't believe that being in a group with 5 other students gives sufficient time to express who you really are. This is especially true if you are in a group where 2 out of the 6 ramble on for the majority of the time. "
"None."
"Advantages and disadvantages of teamwork"
"Absolutely None!... A group interview can go very well. However, Midwestern completely missed the whole concept of a group interview by asking general questions..."
"The interview feedback here covered every question I was asked, so I was prepared for all questions I was asked. Therefore, there was not a difficult question."
"each question is challenging in its own way. but i did not find one more difficult than the other. the questions asked were pretty general and should not make you feel nervous if you are well prepared. "
"Tell us one interesting fact about you, something in which we will remember you by when we're reviewing your file."
"What was your toughest experience as a leader?"
"What do you believe is a problem that will be facing pharmacy in the future?"
"all typical questions, introduce yourself, work exp, leadership, why pharmacy?"
"What characteristic is most important to have to be a successful pharmacist?"
"none"
"Nothing"
"During the group "breakout" session we had to introduce ourselves and tell everyone something fun we did over the weekend. This was not difficult, obviously. The essay is the only thing they evaluate as far as the MCV (I think?). My question was something along the lines of: if you plan to work during pharmacy school how will you balance the rigors of coursework with your job?"
"The whole day was so relaxed and easy, there was nothing difficult about it."
"why pharmacy?"
"There wasn't one."
"practiced and SDN"
"Interview link provided from the University and SDN"
"I asked other students who had interviewed with the university about their experience."
"SDN Interview Feedback."
"I looked at the SDN feedback page. It was my first interview so I was really nervous, but this was probably one of the least stressful interviews I've had."
"SDN & students who have interviewed there"
"SDN feedback"
"SDN interview feedback"
"SDN and the school's web-site"
"SDN and mock interview with my undergrad adviser."
"SDN helped for introduction (introduce yourself/why pharm/why MWU), but other than the questons that the professors asked were completely different from the ones on SDN. Just be prepared for ANY type of question...they can ask you anything."
"SDN to get an idea of what kinds of questions"
"SDN Questions. Reviewing questions from the internet. Mock Interview. Researching info about the school."
"Reading through SDN"
"SDN, mock interview"
"SDN & mock interview"
"SDN, reread personal statement, look over supplemental, practice speech communication"
"I basically wrote down all of the possible questions obtained from this feedback section and wrote down the answers. I practiced my answers but made them sound more natural so they wouldn't sound too rehearsed.."
"not very well."
"SDN, mock interview."
"SDN, midwestern website"
"SDN, job prep sites"
"tried to relax"
"SDN and pharmacy related articles."
"SDN - typed out every question and answer"
"SDN's interview feedback and mock interviews"
"SDN, talked to myself, talked to my friends, website."
"SDN interview feedback, going over answers with multiple people, and talking to my boss who graduated from Midwestern. "
"SDN, practicing ?'s"
"SDN, wrote down my answer to questions from previous interviews, practiced my answers"
"Read interview feedback for this school."
"this site. just have stories and examples ready"
"SDN interview feedback is all you really need"
"SDN AWESOME INTERVIEW FEEDBACK!!!!!"
"SDN Interview Feedback. The feedback that others gave was TOTALLY invaluable to me and helped me so much in preparing for this interview."
"SDN and the school's website"
"SDN and read the schools website."
"Mock interviews, SDN, writing out possible questions and answering them as you would in the interview listing the most important ones first so you don't forget them."
"Asking other pharmacists what I should be prepared to answer."
"SDN, Midwestern's website."
"Mock interviews, SDN, had an interview the weekend before"
"SDN and reading material on the school's website."
"Read interview question... Try not to have rehearsed answers, they sound rehearsed and not a good look."
"SDN. Read over application. Research on school."
"Reviewed interview feedback here on SDN and prepared answers for every question I could be asked."
"sdn interview files, practicing on my own"
"sdn, mock interview with friend"
"SDN, reviewed my secondary application"
"Review personal statement, essays, etc"
"went over my application"
"I just dressed nicely, got a good nights sleep, and thought about how to answer questions about myself."
"sdn interview feedback and stuff from midwestern website"
"Read feedback"
"Reading the feedback on this website."
"I read about the school and went over my personal statements. I made sure I knew what to say if they asked me why I want to be a pharmacist. They never asked. "
"SDN,practice writing, pharmacy experience, using common sense to answer the critical questions."
"read over interview feedbacks,forums,personal statement, different scenarios (ethical scenarios)"
"I read reviews on this website, researched the background of the school and the dean, reviewed my application and personal statement, and went over some possible questions that they might have asked."
"Watched the dvd they sent me, SDN, PM'd students of the school."
"go over pharmCAS statement, resume, scenarios"
"tried to relax cause it really wasn't stressful at all"
"Read the reviews on this site."
"Relax, be myself, sleep well the night before, eat breakfast."
"Read SDN interview feedback and forums, read Midwesterns forums and website, made a dry run to the campus and did a self-guided walk around it, called the adcom regarding my supplemental materials, and made a packet of additional information about my background to give to them."
"SDN, practice interview questions, read school's website.."
"SDN"
"Read over web site so I would have questions to ask the dean and interviewer."
"Read up on the school, recent news in pharmacy, practiced answering behavioral type questions"
"Looked at some helpful hints from the SDN website; visited the school's website and made an effort to absorb as much knowledge about the school as possible; practiced writing down my thoughts on some questions that might have been asked"
"I made sure to read up on the school and the program. I also practiced writing."
"Looked at the website for information about the school, practiced general interview questions"
"Looked over guide book materials, practiced interview questions, read over the website."
"the faculty was nice"
"nothing"
"The faculty and students felt very welcoming and the campus was beautiful."
"The staff really cares about the students, campus as a whole is nice."
"The campus was absolutely beautiful. The admissions staff and my interviewers were very nice and welcoming. The facilities/labs were very high tech. Food was delicious. Instead of buying books, professors sell lecture notes which apparently make it sooo much easier to study for exams and also is cheaper for students."
"The staff was very friendly"
"All of the staff and students were SO welcoming and full of information."
"Nice campus, very friendly people, very well organized, and most of all they seem to care a lot about you!"
"The opportunities offered by the school. Club and organizations. Great area. Opportunities for research. Rotations will take place at great hospitals: Rush hospital, Northwestern hospital and more."
"The campus/facility is really new and nice! And the student panel was so bubbly and they seemed that they really loved their school"
"Campus itself. Lunch was good. Very organized."
"The student who conducted my campus tour was very friendly, helpful, and outgoing."
"Hospitality and the amount of construction they are doing on campus."
"The campus is nice. I feel that it's a professional institution"
"Amazing campus, friendly admissions and even a presentation from the dean."
"That they work with other professional students. They have great residency and rotation sites."
"I liked how students from the different branches of medicine work together sometimes."
"Good school, new facilities are being constructed"
"Everybody was really nice and they really believe in Midwestern's mission."
"Campus"
"My interviewer was amazing at selling the school to me. She was so passionate and enthusiastic about the school. She also did an amazing job constructing the interview and tying everything together. You could tell she put in a lot of effort to prepare the interview."
"The idea of a mentor who guides you all throughout your time until graduation reviewing your profile."
"The faculty was very friendly. The tour guides who were current students were also very kind and welcoming. They made us feel at home. ALso, despite coming on a rainy, gloomy day, I was thoroughly impressed by the campus. The buildings looked beautiful and the lecture halls looked new and attractive."
"Definitely the faculty and the campus!! Even though it snowed 22 inches it still looked beautiful :) (i'm not being sarcastic!)"
"how nice the people are!"
"The buildings were new. They gave us a free lunch, which was delicious. The admissions staff was very friendly and made sure that there wasn't too much downtime. The pharmacy student that gave the tour was very helpful and knew a lot about the school. The people on campus seemed friendly and laid back."
"friendliness of the people at midwestern"
"classes with other programs"
"Even though they have a larger class size, everyone seemed to genuinely care about your success. The attention you get personally seems to be on par with or better than smaller classes."
"Friendly teachers"
"How big the campus was and also how well established it was."
"The campus is very clean and new."
"It was well organized and extremely informative"
"How much they tried to keep the stress down. How friendly and personal the Dean was during her talk. How smoothly everything went. They are starting a new labtop requirement. Location, can't beat the diverse opportunities for rotations."
"Every single faculty member that I interacted with was very down to earth. The interviewers were very nice and laid back. Everyone tried to make us as comfortable as possible. "
"Very welcoming"
"The location is nice, there's on-campus housing, everything is close together, and free parking"
"The friendliness of the staff and how new the facilities (other than the dorms) were."
"Beautiful campus. I felt like the school wants you to succeed."
"the security of the school. you cant get into any building with out an id card."
"very nice facilities"
"the dean actually talked to us"
"How comfortable the interviewers made it for you. They don't interrupt you while you speak, they don't ask you questions, you just have to respond and then they move to the next person..."
"I liked that MWU lets you do 4th year rotations in another state.. which means suffering through the cold midwest weather for only three years before I can return to California. This is basically the only thing that really impressed me."
"All the facilities seemed to be state of the art and new."
"Everyone was exceptionally nice and made you feel welcome! The admissions staff was extremely friendly and the Dean was tremendously personable!"
"The organization of the admissions office and procedures, as well at the whole interview day. The Dean was very friendly and approachable, gave good advice. Everyone tried to be laid back and put everyone at ease. The curriculum and the way they prepare students for real life. The fact that its a health sciences campus and a lot of the people you are in school you could potentially be working with in the future."
"The campus is very nice"
"Campus was nice, good location (close enough to Chicago to get all the benefits, but far enough that you don't deal with all the city headaches). Also, they set-up the class schedules such that there are specific exam days (ie- tests/exams can only fall on Tues/Thurs morning between 8-9:30AM and they are pre-arranged so there are no conflicts between classes). Very organized in that respect."
"EVERYTHING"
"Campus is nice. Free lunch...food is not as bad as what I read from other posts."
"They will place you into small groups of about 8 people once accepted for labs and workshops. You will be in this same group every year."
"the campus is new and nice. the faculty were great, especially the dean, who struck me as very friendly and approachable. the entire interview process was well set up and i did not feel as nervous as i thought i would be. "
"The friendliness of the faculty "
"how nice everyone was. helped decrease the stress level. "
"The professionalism of the entire staff and the structure of the interview day."
"The private school environment, all med students of some type"
"they provided us free food, interview day is well organized.the whole university is health-professional only, no undergraduate"
"how friendly the staff is"
"The faculty and students seemed enthusiastic about the pharmd program"
"Everybody was very nice."
"The facilities are top of the line. The campus is really nice."
"The dean, the admissions people and the faculty seem very excited about the school. That really made me more interested in the program than I was prior to the MCV."
"collaborative environment "
"how relaxing it was"
"I like the small intimate campus and the weather was actually better than I expected! (It was 40 degree weather, supposedly a heat wave)"
"I personally love the small campus as it seems real intimate. Not intimidating at all. I also loved how the faculty is so committed to the school and how the student panel loved the school. No regrets from anyone. "
"the dean seemed really passionate about what she does, the students all seemed to love being there, the campus is very clean and cozy...just an overall positive environment"
"faculty seemed like they really cater towards their students"
"Everyone from students, faculty, to staff seems to love going to this school. They were all very welcoming and friendly. It is a nice small campus with amazing facilities in regards to labs, lecture halls, and student life. Everything seems so fresh and new. The faculty seems to be there with a sole focus on teaching students as opposed to some of the large institutions were research is the main focus. The Dean of the college was very nice and willing to answer questions. All in all it seems like a great place to learn. I hope I get in."
"The program itself, the faculty, and that they answered every question I had and much more."
"The Dean came from UIC and helped develop the curriculum."
"the campus"
"The dean and the faculty are all very passionate about educating new, competent pharmacists. It seems like you could never get "lost in the crowd" there. It is a very intimate campus, which is the polar opposite of the three other colleges I have attended."
"Very nice campus, new buildings, & very nice people there. Everything gave me a fresh feeling!!"
"Everyone from the dean to the students were extremely friendly and helpful."
"Small school"
"The openness and friendliness of the professors and admissions. They want to see you succeed and take the time to get to know you."
"The friendliness of the people at the school"
"The school is really nice, and the faculty is really there to help you along your way. They encourage group work and joining student organizations."
"The neighborhood surrounding the school."
"The faculty and staff are extremely friendly and very willing to answer your questions and help you out."
"The excitement about the school that each individual expressed - the availability to speak to the Dean or anyone else."
"The length of the interview, it was for over four hours"
"They are over using the marketing tactic where they send you information over and over to get their brand stuck in your head. The quick encounter with the amdin counselor followed by the quick interview seems like they're hiding something and don't want you to ask many questions."
"They didn't really wow me. It seemed as though none of the staff prepared well for the day."
"I didn't think this would have impressed me negatively, but honestly the group interview process didn't give me a chance to shine. I had to be respectful of the time of the others in my group so I couldn't elaborate as much as I wanted to. I also didn't like that we take classes with other health professionals. The only reason for this is the bigger class size, or else I wouldn't have a problem with it."
"The tour guide was very quiet and not detailed."
"n/a"
"Nothing!"
"The interviewers seemed like they didn't care at all."
"The atmosphere of the interview process was really tense."
"In the beginning of the interview, one of my group mates was interrupted during his response by the interviewers talking to each other. Was a little rude."
"Taking classes with med/dental students"
"The way the entire process is a bit of a free for all."
"It's a small school. No sports teams... just academics."
"There wasn't one dedicated building for the school of pharmacy, even though there seemed to be one for the dental school."
"none"
"The class size is really large (214) and classes are taken with students in other programs making lectures 400+ students. The campus is really small. I feel like commuting would be difficult. The cost of living is also much higher in the area than in other places in the midwest."
"Students"
"Some of the stories about current students there. My tour guide shared with us about how some of his group members were slackers and did the bare minimum amount of work to pass. Really now? I don't want to work with or have a current pharmacist in the future that did the least amount of work to get by during pharm school. That's disconcerting."
"Lack of ability to check out facilities during the tour. I would have liked to walk into the buildings rather just pass it from the outside."
"We didn't get to see any of the labs. The weight room was a disappointment. also the COST of tuition"
"the "free" lunch!"
"The campus is small and the area around it is really quiet, but that is my own personal preference."
"very large class and lectures"
"Tuition costs and cost of living. On campus living is most likely a must and you have to have a car for rotations."
"Not enough info about the program or financial aid"
"The size of the classes (200 students per class), the cost, no lap tops given."
"Very small school and expensive"
"The length of the whole process. 8:45 to 1:00. At least there's free lunch... lol"
"They didn't tell you "the numbers" till the end. Half the class is full and they interview 600-800 people for 210 spots. The COST!!!"
"I wish we could have seen more of the classrooms and lab spaces. "
"Expensive tuition"
"The group interview. Also, they're undergoing lots of construction this year."
"The tuition rate and student health fee is expensive. Also, I couldn't chow down the cafeteria food."
"Expense of tuition, location, and use of styrofoam containers."
"really tiny school"
"tuition"
"need a car"
"The DREADFUL, AWFUL, STRESSFUL long wait for the decision letter. I hope it really worth the wait *sigh"
"The school facilities looked a little old, even though the COP isn't very old. I had heard the school was expensive, but they estimate a cost of $50K+ per year which is a lot. Also, the school is in the suburbs and quite a bit of a drive from downtown Chicago. You'll need a car (they tell you this during the interview) to get to your IPPE/APPE. Living in the suburbs for grad school is hard, especially if you're moving from another state."
"In your first year, you're put in a group with 6-8 people and your in that group for the next 4 years no matter what. There are no adjustments if you don't get along with somebody. Either you stay in the group or drop out."
"The number of students per group interview, it was almost like you would have to be disrespectful of others in order to make sure you weren't the last one in the group to speak. I just didn't feel like there was enough time to truely express yourself as a person in order for them to get to know you personally."
"Dorms/housing seem a little outdated. The pharmacy library seemed pretty small - maybe there is a bigger library somewhere on campus? (We weren't shown it)."
"I HATED the group interview. It was so hard not to say the same thing as the other interviewees said. It made me feel even more nervous. The interviewers seemed mean and stoned face. The lady seemed like she hated everything I said. "
"Tour guide was in a huge rush because she had an exam right after she finished giving the tour. Should have given us a faculty member to do the tour instead."
"The weather burrrrrrr....."
"Weather. Gym is small. NAMETAGS WITH SAFETY PINS!! WHY MAKE US POKE HOLES IN OUR NICE OUTFITS! USE ADHESIVES! The school's pharmacy program is great, but I was really really disappoint with their interview scheme... I hope Midwestern can still manage to select highly qualified and scholarly students into their program with this interview strategy. "
"Nothing impressed me negatively. Loved my visit."
"the city of downers grove is a little bit far from downtown chicago, and it is a typical suburb. i dont mind this that much, though. dont expect a bustling campus. it was pretty empty. so if you're the type who gets high from busy settings and needs this as a "drug", MWU is not the place. personally i dont mind much either, but im just letting you know just in case. "
"The smallness of the gym and the not-so-great cafeteria food"
"location is a bit far from chicago. "
"The cafeteria (seriously the food was horrible)"
"nothing"
"the cost living in downers grove."
"all the goose poop on campus (what can they do though, not their fault)."
"none "
"There were not one-on-one interviews."
"The location of the school. It's way out there in the sticks. So far from downtown Chicago, technically, not even in Chicago, it's in Downers Grove. Taxi was the main transportation. Public transportation is very inconvenient in that area."
"They give you a lot of information that seems relevant only if you are already accepted to the school. For example: where to go to get immunizations completed and specifics on the financial aid office."
"Campus tour by the student"
"the presentations were so long. it was kind of pointless if you aren't going to be accepted or not going to be going there the price is crazy as well"
"The cost of the school."
"The freakin weather! I mean come on, mid-Oct and it's in the 30's during the day time! I also heard the food on campus was nasty and from the looks of it, I think I'll eat off campus (or bring my own food)"
"cost of tuition"
"The price, the geese"
"Tution and living costs... but the school gives you a great financial aid packet filled with information and resources that can be used no matter where you go."
"The tiny, gated campus and the small-town feel that came with it."
"student union was small"
"The campus might be too small for me, but I won't know for sure until I am actually there studying. The cost is shocking my system."
"They spent about 2 hours going over finacial aid and student housing which seemed to be somthing that would be better off explain during orientation."
"The tuition"
"The tour was good, but wasn't really necessary, and it didn't help that there was about a foot of snow outside and it was really cold"
"It was scheduled the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, and being that I lived far enough away that I had to fly there, plane fares were outrageous."
"I flew all the way fron Florida for what they call a "Mandatory Campus Visit"."
"The size of the school, the lack of social opportunities provided outside the class room."
"relax nothing to worry about"
"That I didn't have to worry much about the interview."
"I felt as though I did fairly well, I just wished I had a little more practice since it was my first interview."
"Just to make sure your answers are the best they can be to avoid repeating another student's answer."
"Very high tuition. Not very close to the city. Make sure you understand it's on the quarter system."
"Everything that I needed to know was on SDN."
"none"
"The essay question was like ethics questions I was asked in one-on-one interviews at other schools."
"The weather in Chicago, IL"
"nothing. expected everything because of SDN interview feedback"
"that the school is hard to see from the 31st street. it's a small campus though."
"Nothing really. If you read the general interviewing tips and can write a basic essay, you should do fine."
"How large the class is. They take basic classes with the med students (like biochem, etc). So you're looking at a lecture of ~350 students. Personally, I don't want to be in a lecture that large, it's not conducive to my learning style."
"Nothing, they were great at trying to keep the applicant fully informed."
"That group interviews here were so meaningless. "
"If accepted, I must pay the $1000 tuition deposit within three weeks of notification."
"the difference between DO and MD"
"Take notes when they speak, their data, and whatnot."
"The school is on a quarter system, so days are PACKED with classes and it goes very quickly. "
"How expensive the school is, but I should have expected that, being that it's a private school."
"Prepared really well so I wasn't too worried and knew it all ahead of time."
"It snowed a lot the day before and when we were taking the tour, I was trying not to slip. I needed boots."
"Expensive, for one thing. Secondly, the first year is spent with the medical students in a few classes. So unlike many other pharm schools, there is very little one-on-one or personal time with the professors. It's like undergrad all over again. Lecture halls with upwards of 350 students."
"Bring flats for the tour."
"That the Interview was more like a battle to talk."
"check the chicago area weather before you come. it started raining like crazy in the middle of the interview, which impeded the campus tours from taking place. "
"The campus is extremely small and there is no wireless anywhere on campus. The internet works at a slow crawl."
"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"
"the cost is OMG"
"It is actually an interview this year, rather than just a visit to the campus. "
"That the school was not so beautiful as I expected"
"Nothing"
"How long the presentations were going to be."
"not much"
"eat."
"I wish I was warned about the numerous, lengthy presentations. They had a lot of good information, but most of it didn't pertain to the applicant, but only the students that will be admitted."
"How cold it was during Fall. I always thought it didn't get cold until Nov/Dec but it was freezing in Oct. But I'm a CA person."
"Everyone I spoke to began their careers teaching at UIC and now teach at Midwestern. I thought that was very interesting."
"It will be extremely hard to find a place to live near school. There are million dollar homes that surround the school so I will have to commute."
"That I should have eaten breakfast right before I arrived."
"That the class was already full."
"The 'interview' was actually not an interview..."
"That what they call the "Mandatory Campus Visit" was actually not an interview at all."
"I can see now why their NAPLEX pass rate has gone way down."
"I really enjoyed everything about my interview at the campus. It's location was nice in the suburbs of Chicago (so I bet living costs are high), the campus was high tech and beautiful (especially in the fall when I went), the faculty and staff are super nice and welcoming. The tour guides that I had were also super nice and excited that we were there. They gave off a good vibe about the school and answered all the questions that needed to be answered."
"Really good day, overall."
"Just be yourself!"
"I don't think you can really get to know a candidate if you have 5 interviewers and only 2 interviewees. People get really nervous in group interviews.. it's much harder to concentrate on your answers in a group interview :/"
"Interview was not impressive but the facilities are nice and the curriculum seems good as well as the opportunities."
"I had a very nice group that took turns answering questions but I heard some groups that turned into a free for all so watch out."
"I think it's a great school. I'm looking forward to hearing back."
"First time being in a group interview, it was a different experience."
"The school is very nice, it will be going under construction in the center of the academic buildings soon, and it is very small."
"Even though the tour and lunch is optional, take advantage of it and ask questions."
"great campus, relatively new pharmacy school, very expensive, but otherwise a good change from the not so attractive undergrad school i went to"
"i heard this is a bad school. :("
"The group interview was laid back. There was a total of six of us. Everyone was courteous and each person had a chance to speak. I felt that the interview didn't give the interviewers a chance to really learn too much about the interviewees, since there weren't that many questions. Overall, I enjoyed my experience."
"As I stated earlier, the instructors were all very nice and really seem to go out of their way to put you at ease. If you are stressing over this interview, don't! That's not to say they are a breeze, but rather a testament to the importance Midwestern places on making you comfortable."
"Great school, changed my mind completely!"
"I was worried about the whole group interview thing. I interviewed with 5 other people. Some try to one-up you, but overall it wasn't as scary as I had thought."
"Overall it is a great little school. The faculty is GREAT! The two people that interviewed my group was grrrrrreeeeeeeaaatttt and really made sure everyone had time to speak and kept stress down. I was really worried about the group style but end the end enjoyed it. I just don't think that they can really know everyone in a group setting though. The essay was easy and it was an ethical question on cheating. Overall if you are looking for a smaller university with a great location, this is for you. But the COST is quite high!"
"study the SND feedback, don't take up too much time answering the questions because I heard there were some students who didn't even get a chance to answer, and just go with the flow. This interview was actually a really good experience for me and I think others enjoyed it as well. "
"I was freaking out about the group interview beforehand, but it was organized and as long as you have an answer in mind (with the ?'s in this forum).. you should answer 1st! I actually liked it a lot because I got a better idea about my competition and how adequately I was answering ?'s. It was a good thing overall!"
"I stayed with my sister's friend who lives in the dorms, which are pretty nice. Every building can only be accessed with your personal ID card, so security is big on this campus. So, I was a 5 min walk from where the interview was held, but I got lost b/c I didn't realize where exactly Hyde Atrium is. It's not all that clear on the map, but the only way to get into Hyde Atrium is through the Hyde Atrium doors. Don't try to go through the adjacent buildings thinking it'll connect! Anyway, so it went like this: presentation about school/financial aid, split up into two groups of essay writing and interviews for an hour each, tour, then lunch. There really wasn't that much walking, IMO, and I was in heels the entire time so I'm not sure what kind of tour the other people before got. I came out thinking I was a disaster in the interview, but I just got accepted today, so maybe not. :) Word of advice: don't let other people in your group make your answers look stupid compared to theirs. Come up with unique answers BEFORE the interview and you won't look so much like a robot."
"It was a rainy day, so the tour was optional."
"Group interview was handled well. Each candidate was given a chance to answer each question. Lengthy answers were discouraged, allowing for each candidate to respond in a unique way."
"we also had to do an essay before where they gave us the scenario: your in class and your teacher is giving you a lecture. but a kid next to you is talking, what do you do?"
"Be over prepared!!! Bring a black portfolio (or folder) to keep your papers in. Dress well and conservative. Ask lots of questions so they will have you imprint in their memory lol. "
"The interview is usually closed-file with two interviewers in a group of about 5 or 6. However, one of my interviewers didn't show up so I ended up only having one. This can be good or bad.. for me I was a little less stressed having only one interviewer, but others thought it would be better to have the opinions and feedback of two faculty members. Also, I have read on here that the interview can be pretty cutthroat, a kind of free-for-all where you just answer whenever you feel like it. But my interviewer did things a little differently and called on us individually or we just went around the group in a circle, which made the interview much more relaxed. This can also kind of screw you over if you don't have anything unique to say. But again, just prepare your answers with SDN feedback and try to come up with your own answer that will be different from others'."
"It wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be! "
"I felt the interviewers could have interacted a little more. They just sat there expressionless after they opened up the floor for everyone to answer their question! Also they could have made the group style interview more of a discussion than a cut throat, free for all. You don't really get to know someone in this manner! "
"I did not feel as much anxiety as I expected and I really liked the school!"
"Really organized interview. Prep and you'll be fine!"
"Try to go first or second."
"There is a group mentality in EVERYTHING they do at CCP. On day 1 you are assigned to a group of 8 people and that is your group for everything you do for the next 4 years. You guys will do labs, cases, and presentations together. While this can be a good thing if you get a good group, you might also get stuck with people you absolutely cannot get along with... and there are no divorces from these groups. Either you deal with it or you drop out. Not sure if I'm up for that."
"Be yourself everyone!! Everyone in my group sounded like they were rehearsing their PS. They sounded really fake and not genuine or sincere at all... The essay question was awesome... I liked it because it actually gives an opportunity for applicants to show their characteristics; I hope they actually read it. Financial Aid presentation was a waste of time. "
"The day begins by being handed a packet of information which will include any courses you need to complete (if necessary). You will all meet in a central room before splitting up for group interviews and the writing exercise. The writing exercise is not difficult, they will give you a scenario and see how you will handle it. This is about morals and ethics. Half of the interview pool will do the writing portion while the other half is broken down into small groups for the group interview. One hour is allowed for this. Then the 2 groups switch. Next is a discussion on financial aid and you are given another packet which includes a print out of the power point slides of this presentation. Next is the optional campus tour and lunch. There is absolutely no pressure to attend, but incase they do watch, I would recommend you attend. Why not? If you are truly interested in the school, it is a great opportunity to visit with current students. A student will give you the tour and once you are in the cafeteria, you will most likely meet other students."
"overall, i was really happy with midwestern ccp. crossin' my fingers!"
"The interview experience went pretty well. They give you an intro and you get to meet the dean. Then you take a writing assessment, which is really short and easy. My prompt was along the lines of ''what qualities must a student have in order to succeed in a pharmacy education environment.'' Next came the interview and the faculty was really friendly. It was about 4-5 questions long, anyone can answer first and you can take as much time as you'd like. Then you get an overview of financial aid and a tour of the facilities, which is small but pretty nice. A positive note about the campus: Free Parking for all students! Absolutely unheard of and totally awesome perk. Overall, it was a really positive experience."
"The 2 interviewers were really nice. it seemed more as if we were having a conversation instead of being grilled in an interview. "
"There is an hour set aside for essay you have to write, and another hour for the interview. There were 5 people in my group interview and it only lasted for about 30 minutes. The tour was the worst part of the day because it was so cold outside and I was not prepared for the weather. Overall I really liked the school and the people. "
"It was a good and structure experience, however I was not impressed by my tour guide. He really made it seem as if the campus was extremely boring with nothing to do and seem very uninterested in the program. That really negatively affected me because I felt like that's how most of the younger student body feels, and that's the category I fit into."
"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."
"the interview is group interview, so it's better for you to out shine the rest students in the same group with you. There will be a big table and students just sit around. If you sit close to the interviers maybe they will remember you. Keep smiling always! They have to write down notes during interview, so keep in mind that give them time to write down your information. My first question is introduce yourself. This is a question you can expand more. There is not particular order who go first or last. If you wanna go first, then go ahead but you don't have to. During question like ''tell me about yourself'', please say as much as you can that is positive about yourself. For example, why u wanna be a pharmacist, your motivation, your background info(mayjor, from where, work as tech, volunteer here and there, what's so special about you, your undergraduate research, etc, anything you do related to health care, something make you memorable). Other questions includes: what is your hobbies? Question: describe a situation that you have to make a big decision. Give example to show you are a compassionate person. And some questions about pharm tech work exp. There will be two interviewers, they both have a list of questions and they will pick randomly. Tips: Always be positive, confident, formal dress. my essay was describe what aspects/characters do you think are necessary to succceed in professional level study. I wrote something like ethical, time management, active study etc. They have many different topics and they are given randomly. When I was answering my first question, I was so nervous that my voice sounds like I was crying. Take a deep breath, and after a couple rounds, you will be more relaxed. Before go to interview, make a list of positive things about yourself, and make sure you mentioned all of them during interview. "
"It was pretty stressful because it was my first choice and first interview, but most other people did not seem worried. Watch the ''ums'' and ''likes,'' it really stood out when someone constantly said those."
"The essay was along the following lines: As a future pharmacist, describe your ideal pharmacy setting"
"The campus felt very isolated from the rest of the world. The buildings were nice and the facilities were pretty standard. The admissions staff is top notch and were extremely pleasant and efficient throughout the entire process. I was accepted and found out four days after the interview."
"The day started out with a welcome speech from an administrative person, then we wrote the essay (they called it the writing exercise). This was followed by several very longwinded presentations on school life, financial aid, housing, the dean talked about how we should think about whether our values matched those of the school, and there was a student panel of P1 students to answer any questions. Most of the information given in the presentation are irrevelant unless you're actually accepted. We were split into groups of about 10 or 15 and taken to a classroom where a faculty member and student had each of us introduce ourselves, answer questions about why we chose pharmacy and why Midwestern, and ask them any questions we might have. An optional tour was given by 2 students and the day ended with lunch. This wasn't really an interview. They called it a mandatory candidate visit, where the most important thing was for us to write the essay. The point of the visit is for them to get to know you better and for you to see the school."
"It was informative and good to hear perspectives on the school from students, the dean, admissionsa and faculty. I was impressed with the school. I think they could make it more clear that the essay is the only thing they are evaluating. I guess, unless you really make a fool of yourself, the essay is the only thing they evaluate. (???). "
"It was a great experience. I got accepted, but couldn't go to this school because i chose another school in California (my own state). Essay topic was based on critical thinking about group assignments at the professional college. Not hard at all. Time shortage could be an issue for some students (30 mins). Interview was not an interview. It was just an introduction, but make sure that you incorporate your attitude towards the pharmacy profession while introducing yourself."
"there were any interesting questions. it wasn't even an interview. it is more like an orientation for the students to see if this is the school that they want to go. the staffs were very nice and so was the dean. basically you go for the whole day but the only hard part is writing the essay and the rest of the day you spend listening to the dean, financial aid, students answering any questions you have. there is absolutely no stress at all. there was about 40 students and you enter one room to write your essay and then break into three groups with a faculty and ask them questions. all you do is introduce yourself: your name, why pharm, a unique thing about yourself. the school tends to ask situational questions such as if you're a pharmacist and you have a prescription that you know it is bad for the patients, will you dispense it? Mine was if you see that your co-worker (pharmacist) is not thinking clearly at times and you're suspecting that he/she is abusing prescription drugs, what do you do? they tend to ask these kind of question so prepare to answer them. but everything else is easy and relax. "
"I was a little nervous for absolutely no reason at all. It was really laid back and they gave us a lot of good information."
"Sat in a room for a few hours, had the dean come in and speak to us. Then split into 3 break out sessions with ~12 in each group. Went around the table to introduce ourselves and give a unique fact, then asked all the questions we had. Ended with financial aid and student panel for more questions. Took an optional tour. "
"check in writing assessment (not difficult, just be honest and coherent) talk by the dean break out into smaller groups with a meet and why pharmacy go round financial aid lecture optional tour it's a really fun day. get a feel for the school and enjoy it!"
"Showed up at around 8am, was brought into a room with other students. Admissions spoke for a while and took a writing sample. The Dean spoke. We were split up into groups lead by the department chairs. We introduced ourselves and we got our questions answered. Met back in a big group and talking about financial aid and student life. Short tour led by current second year students...it was optional."
"Just like all the other reviews on this site. The assistant dean came in to speak to us (the dean was on vacation), admissions spoke, then we did our essays. We then had a breakout session with smaller groups with a faculty member. Then met with financial aid, student services, and a final question session with admissions. I skipped the tour because I did the virtual one on their website, and the campus is small anyways."
"Not too stressful, not quite sure how they know who to choose from a group interview."
"Very relaxed and low stress. I was interviewing the school instead of them interviewing me."
"It's really not an interview. It is all about that writing sample and allowing you to get comfortable with the school and the faculty/staff. Don't be nervous."
"It starts at 9. There were about 40 people in my group. We spent 30 min answering one essay..Mine was "you are a pharmacist at a clinic, and you see a nurse take prescription sample drugs home for personal use. What should do you??" and then the Dean came, she was very nice... Then they talked about financial stuff and a tour was given by P2 students. The campus was really nice and "alive". I really like it!!"
"It was EXACTLY like how the previous posts described it."
"First the dean comes in a talks about the school in a room with about 30 other applicants, then you do a writting sample (mine was what would you do if you were a first year student in lecture and someone was talking which disrupted your ability to hear the lecture) , then we broke off in to groups of about 10 applicants with 1 faculty member who again told us about the school and asked why we wanted to go to pharmacy school - it was basicly just a Q&A session. Then we had a financial aid and student housing presentation and campus tour."
"It was basically 3 hours of them convincing the interviewees how wonderful the school is. Besides a writing assignment that lasted 30 minutes, the whole experience was relaxing and engaging. The Dean spoke to us for an hour and then we broke up into group discussions with a professor for an hour during which we had the opportunity to ask questions. Then they took an hour to explain housing and financial aid and after that an optional campus tour."
"The interview was about 4 hours long, only 3 if you skip the optional campus tour. It began with just an overview of what to expect throughout the interview session and then a short writing exercise followed by a presentation by the Dean (Mary Lee). The writing exercise was not too bad, but the question that I got was kind of unexpected, it was not as involved or difficult as it could have been. Then the Dean went over the history of the school, its current status, and also what we could expect in terms of what will happen to our applications. She was very helpful and her presentation was very informative. After this we were split into three groups and were assigned to a faculty member. We introduced ourselves in these small groups and were allowed to ask any questions that we had."
"We were a group of about 30 people, all seated in a big lecture hall. First, we did a 30-minute writing exercise. They give you two sheets of paper on which to write it. Then, the Dean came to speak with us about the history of Midwestern, and what would happen to our application. A PS-4 student came out and was available for questions. Afterward, we were split into 3 groups of 'breakout sessions', where we were lead by a faculty member in something like a Q&A session. We all introduced ourselves and asked questions. When that was over, a few speakers from Student Services and Financial Services gave talks on residential life and financial aid. Finally, we wrapped up the session with an optional campus tour led by a PS-3. "
"This was not an interview. I was put in a lecture hall with about 40 other prospects. The dean spoke to us. Then we had breakout sessions with a faculty member where we could ask questions. Next there was a 30 minute period to write a 1 page essay. Then there were presentations from financial aid and student life. Finally, a P1 student led us on a tour."
"We were a group of about 75-100 people, all seated in a big lecture hall. The Dean came to speak with us about the history of Midwestern, and what would happen to our application. Following that, we did a 30-minute writing exercise. (There is only one question, but I believe the questions asked are fairly simple...) They give you one sheet of paper to write it on, so if you need to write a draft of the essay before writing it on that sheet, I'd suggest bringing a few sheets of looseleaf paper. Afterward, we were split into 3 groups of 'breakout sessions', where we were lead by a faculty member in something like a Q&A session. We all introduced ourselves and described why we chose pharmacy. When that was over, a few speakers from Student Services and Financial Services gave talks on residential life, financial aid, and things like that. Finally, we wrapped up the session with an optional campus tour led by a P1. "
"Basically, the MCV that Midwestern CCP boasts is not an interview at all. I arrived on campus and immediately was placed into a lecture hall with the other potential students. An admissions counselor talked to us for a bit and then the Dean spoke. Following a Q/A session with the dean we were subjected to a writing assessment - the topic was, "Describe your most challenging experience and how you dealt with it" - the allotted time was 30 minutes. Afterwards the large group was broken into 2 smaller groups - they called these break out sessions, and mine was lead by the assistant to the Dean. At this time we went around the room and introduced ourselves (I was in a group of about 25 potential students), and then we were allowed to ask her any questions we wanted about Midwestern and the program. I would take this time seriously and ask a lot of questions as it will be to your benefit for the individual to remember you and to pass your name along to the admissions committee. After the break out session, we went back to the lecture hall and people from student life, residental life and financial aid spoke. Finally, after these speakers there was a campus tour led by P1 students. All in all, I felt like the 9 hour drive I endured to be there was kind of a bust (although it is Mandatory you attend if you want your application to continue to be processed). After everything I didn't really understand the purpose of the day in terms of evaluating us as the only addition info they received was our writing sample - and we already had sent in more essays with our secondary apps. So, why make us travel to the school? In short, although the school and the program are appealing, I ranked the visit as negative because I found it utterly pointless (although it was still mandatory I attend)."
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Student | 79 |
| Faculty member | 1 |
| Admissions staff | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Enthusiastic | 46 |
| Neutral | 24 |
| Discouraging | 2 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 8.24 | 83 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| In state | 32 |
| Out of state | 51 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hour | 26 |
| 2-3 hours | 8 |
| 4-6 hours | 33 |
| 7+ hours | 12 |
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 39 |
| Automobile | 38 |
| Train or subway | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
O'hare (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare
Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport
ohare
ORD (O'Hare)
O-Hare
Midway
US airways SUCK!
O'Hare
O Hare International
ORD
MDW
chi
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| At school facility | 0 |
| With students at the school | 2 |
| Friends or family | 13 |
| Hotel | 35 |
| Home | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
Holiday Inn
Hampton Inn- Lombard
Ramada
some cheap motel
Chicago Homestead
Comfort Inn
Red Roof
Extended Stay America (A DUMP!)
Holiday Inn Express
The Red Roof Inn
Hyatt Place
Westin
Hampton Inn
Marriot Suites
Embassy Suites
Clubhouse Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn on Cumberland Ave
Stay Inn
Red Roof Inn Downer's Grove
Yes
Holiday Inn
Hampton Inn- Lombard
Ramada
some cheap motel
Chicago Homestead
Comfort Inn
Red Roof
Extended Stay America (A DUMP!)
Holiday Inn Express
The Red Roof Inn
Hyatt Place
Westin
Hampton Inn
Marriot Suites
Embassy Suites
Clubhouse Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn on Cumberland Ave
Stay Inn
Red Roof Inn Downer's Grove
Yes
| Response | # Responders |
|---|---|
| < $100 | 13 |
| $101-$200 | 8 |
| $201-$300 | 7 |
| $301-$400 | 11 |
| $401-$500 | 12 |
| $501+ | 8 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.18 | 88 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.64 | 86 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.31 | 86 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 8.25 | 59 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 8.83 | 60 |
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 7.47 | 58 |
"n/a"
"They seem more like business people then human beings."
"maybe a quicker response to the admission result? 4-6 weeks of waiting for a result is a very long time."
"Keep up the good work!"
"None!"
"Keep up the good work! I felt like they care about their current and future students!"
"Have interviewers that are more responsive or at least seem like they care"
"Offer interviewees a place to hang up their coats."
"Be more selective when picking students to give applicants a tour around the campus. My tour guide had nothing but negative comments about the school and insisted that we go somewhere "cheaper"."
"Don't have the interviewees sit in a class room setting before hand, it makes people more stoic and less engaging"
"Need to work more on the financial aid presentation. The woman giving it didn't communicate very effectively and there was a lot of information on the website about scholarships that wasn't given during the presentation."
"Not enough information provided during the interview"
"Not to use pins in the name tags which will poke a hole in our jackets ;) I also wish I had seen the labs!"
"Show the dorm rooms during the tour!"
"KEEP UP THE AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"I think it would be a good idea to let interviewees see more of the classroom facilities, the dorms,"
"Their school promotional materials (folder and pen) do not look attractive or useful. The folder is"
"The questions were too broad for a group interview."
"Admissions decisions through email would be nice."
"Don't provide nametags with safety pins! We don't want to poke holes in our outfits. Use adhesives!"
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What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?