Oklahoma City, OK
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 158 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 (87%)
Negatively (6%)
No change (6%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (30%)
Good (41%)
Average (22%)
Poor (7%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally shared feedback on various aspects of the interview process, such as the demeanor of interviewers, the structure of the interview, the atmosphere of the campus, and the friendliness of the staff and students. Suggestions included being prepared for difficult questions, asking questions during the interview, remaining calm under pressure, and being positive and engaging during the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I found the interviewers very off-putting with their negativity. I understand the need to ask difficult questions but they were not positive towards me at all.
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Overall, it was a great experience. Through my preparation, I had answers prepared for all the questions asked to me. The interview was friendly and personal.
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It sure is one of the best pharmacy schools
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Wonderful college, I strongly hope I'm accepted.
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My interview was more like a job interview. Not at all like I read on SDN. No questions like, what are your strengths, weaknesses, why pharmacy, why OU.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
24 Minutes Average
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Number:
3 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
60% One-on-One
40% Group Interview
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File Type:
86% Open-File
14% Closed-File
OUHSC-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 24 minutes, with an average of 3 interviews. 60% of interviews are one-on-one, and 14% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about weaknesses, emotional situations, research experiences, interest in the pharmacy career, dealing with stress, future career goals, and pharmacy-specific scenarios. Some respondents mentioned questions related to working in a group, conflict resolution within a group, and specific aspects of pharmacy practice, indicating a focus on interpersonal skills and professional knowledge. Additionally, references to questions about adjusting to a specific location suggest a consideration of geographic factors in the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What are some of your weaknesses?
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How do you deal with emotional situations?
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Why pharmacy?
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What did you get out of your research experiences
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What interested you in the career of pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics, including managing people, handling criticism, personal interests, expectations from electives, leadership scenarios, and challenges in pharmacy school. Some respondents mentioned a limited number of questions due to extended responses, potentially indicating an MMI format with possible nondisclosure agreements in place.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why did you enroll in certain electives and what do you expect to gain from them?
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How do you manage people?
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How do you take criticism?
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What do you do in your free time?
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How many nurses, technicians, and pharmacists work at your hospital?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for their interviews by extensively researching the school, practicing with mock interviews, reviewing commonly asked questions from platforms like SDN, and seeking feedback from friends, family, and current students. Many applicants also emphasized the importance of studying the school's website, practicing articulating their answers, and utilizing resources like studentdoctor.net for interview preparation.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I spent several hours researching the school, preparing 10 quality, well-thought questions regarding curriculum and opportunities, reviewing my PharmCAS and supp. apps, preparing well thought-out answers to numerous interview questions, practiced articulating my answers, and SDN.
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SDN, going over my application
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Going over a lot of commonly asked interview questions
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Read SDN previous interview questions.
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Reading questions and reviews on SDN
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy discussed various scenarios such as dealing with emotional situations, handling group dynamics, sharing experiences of stress/emotion, and demonstrating leadership qualities. Some respondents mentioned being asked about ethical decision-making, receiving criticism, and managing intense pharmacy curriculum workload, while others found questions about personal motivations and experiences challenging.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell me about a time you needed help and asked for it and the results of that.
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How do you deal with emotional situations? (I spoke of deaths in my family and choked up).
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If a person in your group wasn't pulling their weight, what do you do? (after I gave an answer) how about if they are still not pulling their weight.
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None
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Can you share with us an experience that involved high stress/high emotion and how you overcame it?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the interview experience, with many noting the faculty and students' kindness and efforts to make them feel comfortable. They appreciated the relaxed and conversational nature of the interview process, as well as the support and encouragement offered by the staff and current students.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Before my interview the mood was very relaxed and everybody was nice.
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How my nerves were eased once being made welcome during orientation.
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How casual the interview is
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Friendliness of the faculty and students
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Everyone was very, very nice and accommodating. They realize this is a stressful situation and try to make you as comfortable as possible.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to interviewers being overly negative or unresponsive, tours being inadequate or biased, and long wait times during the interview process. Suggestions include providing a more positive and engaging interview experience, improving the thoroughness and fairness of campus tours, and streamlining the interview schedule to minimize waiting times for applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The interviewers were very negative towards me for the entire interview. I would try to bring the conversation back around to positive things like my research and volunteer experiences and they ignored them to ask me negative questions.
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The tour was not extensive at all. I arrived the previous day and gave myself a better self-guided tour.
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Nothing
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N/A
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Nothing!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be more relaxed and less stressful than anticipated. They also suggested bringing snacks, researching the location and logistics, and being prepared with questions for the interviewers.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How negative my interviewers were going to be. There were different groups and other people said how easy and fun theirs were but my interviewers were completely negative.
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Who my interviewers were.
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Not to stress out about the interview. The interviewers are just trying to know you.
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It was very relaxed
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That we wouldn't actually be there for the entire 5 hours. I was in the first interview group though, so some people may actually have stayed the duration.
🤝 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 should expedite the decision-making process. Additionally, many recommended offering snacks for interviewing candidates to enhance their experience.
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Get out admissions decisions faster.
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None everything seemed great.
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Provide some snacks for those interviewing.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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OKC
57% interviewees used OKC (OKC), with 14% using Will Rogers Airport (Will Rogers Airport) and 14% using Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa International Airport) and 14% using Will Rodgers (Will Rodgers).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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33% Airplane
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67% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Hampton Inn (average ranking 7.5/10), with some staying at Extended Stay America (average rating 5.5/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Hampton Inn
7.5/10
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Extended Stay America
5.5/10
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Bricktown Hotel
4/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Student (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (96%)
Neutral (4%)
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