Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Interview Feedback Summary
Houston, TX
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
5.9
Needs Review
Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.
Based on 123 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 as average compared to other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents were neutral about their interview.
Positively (53%)
Negatively (20%)
No change (27%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (30%)
Good (39%)
Average (26%)
Poor (4%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly provided feedback on their interview experiences with pharmacy schools, expressing a range of sentiments from positive to negative. Many mentioned aspects such as the organization of the interview, the friendliness of interviewers, the difficulty level of questions, and feelings of intimidation or pressure during the process. Suggestions included improving interviewer attitudes, offering more personalized questions, and creating a more welcoming and less stressful environment for candidates.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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After reading the feedback by someone who was interviewed by a pannel of 6 or 8 interviewers, I was preparing for an ego crushing session since I had a few weak points but was suprised by 2 very friendly and kind professors. My ego stayed in tact :D
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I wish the interview had been better organized. The interviewers only asked three questions, one of which was a math question, I wish they tried to get to know me better than out of "tell us about yourself"....
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I actually like the school's curriculum and came in with explanations why I want to go to the school. After the interview, it was very difficult to have any interest in the school.
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It was basically like going to a homeless convention. The faculty thought of them selves as wardens and the prospective students as inmates. I had a feeling that the schools only interest was in recruiting enough students to make some money off of before your screwed for taking the board exam because of how pathetic the academic program is.
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It sucked. their view of how an interview should be is totally unprofessional and not like most of the other schools. afterall, it's a minority school and NAPLEX pass% rate is the lowest among all TX pharm schools.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
14 Minutes Average
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Number:
4 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
30% One-on-One
70% Group Interview
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File Type:
94% Open-File
6% Closed-File
TSU-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 14 minutes, with an average of 4 interviews. 30% of interviews are one-on-one, and 6% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools are about motivations for pursuing pharmacy, knowledge of pharmacy-related topics like Medicare Part D, familiarity with the school's curriculum, ability to handle academic challenges, reasons for choosing a specific school, financial plans for education, involvement in extracurricular activities, and commitment to professionalism. Some respondents may have been interviewed in an MMI format and subject to a nondisclosure agreement based on mentions of 'MMI' and 'non-disclosure'.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why pharmacy
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Standard.
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Standard
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What you do to make the commitment to the pharmacy program since it will be so tough?
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Do you know what Medicare Part D is?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed various scenarios pharmacists may encounter, such as handling patients with multiple prescriptions from different doctors and ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice. Additionally, questions about personal motivations for pursuing pharmacy, challenges in the field, and prioritization skills were common, with an emphasis on professionalism and problem-solving abilities rather than technical knowledge.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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None
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How many pills would you dispense for a script written for two pills, tid, for 30 days?
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How pharmacist deal with a patient who has many prescriptions from many doctor, and there is a sign that this patient abuse drugs that he has. And he come back to the pharmacy to refill within just 2 weeks for the precription of 30 days.
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What is Medicare Part D?
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What are some challenges a Pharmacist will face?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as SDN, mock interviews, and practicing questions from various sources. They also sought advice from current students in the program and reviewed common interview questions to help them feel more prepared and confident.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN, mock interview
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SDN and friends.
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Sdn
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SDN and from many friends
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Mock Interview
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences discussed various topics, including the impact of Obama's health plan on pharmacy, explaining low science GPA challenges, differentiating between physiology, psychology, and philosophy, expressing support for a potential dress code, and justifying interest in pharmacy in a sentence or two. The interview format may have been an MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements due to multiple mentions of nondisclosure and standard questions about academic readiness, school preferences, and professional affiliations.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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None
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N/a
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How the current health plan (Obama's health plan) affect pharmacy?
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Do you know what TSU College of Pharmacy's standard is?
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Your science GPA is a little low, how do you think you will face the materials of the program?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were mainly impressed by the friendliness, supportiveness, and positivity of the staff and interviewers, particularly mentioning individuals like Ms. Davis. They appreciated the smooth and quick interview process, as well as the helpfulness and kindness of the students and staff members encountered during their visit.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The friendliness and resourcefulness of the 4th year student who took me on the tour of the building
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Interview was stress-free.
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Ms. Davis was very supportive
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Miss Davis
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The curtesy of the people. Ms.Davis is very nice
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about rude or unengaged interviewers, lack of personal interaction, long wait times, and a lack of warmth or friendliness in the interview process. Suggestions include improving interviewer training on professionalism and engagement, reducing wait times, and fostering a more welcoming and personable atmosphere during interviews.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The frontdesk lady was rude and curt
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Nothing
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My interviewers gave me the impression that they were forced against their will to sit there and interview me. One of my interviewer did not introduce herself and did not talk. Also, some of the questions they asked were not relevant to how I would excel in their pharmacy school.
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Everything else, especially the rudeness of the staff. I thought they would want to try and attract students, not deter them.
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Knowing that it's only 15 mins long, they only question things from your application packet. they don't realize that we got an interview bc of our apps and LORs. they didn't ask me anything about myself.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known more about the specific interview format and time constraints, especially regarding the writing session. Some also mentioned the importance of understanding the school's culture and preparing for potential sensitive questions or prompts.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Nothing really
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I have read the current health plan of Obama but I do not understand. I tried to find another website to read but have no time so that I cannot answer that question.
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It would be difficult to prepare for their questions. But it's only 10 minutes, so once you come in and start to freak out, it's already over. It's quick, but painful.
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I wish I would have known that this school is as close to prison as possible without being incarcerated. Your money is better spent applying elsewhere. This school is low class.
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Essay was only 30 minutes.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 moderately responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office improve organization and provide detailed directions, such as maps or exact locations, for interviews to enhance the overall application experience.
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Wish they were better organized and provided maps or an exact location of where the interview location was
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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HOU
100% interviewees used HOU (HOU).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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14% Airplane
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77% Automobile
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5% Train or Subway
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5% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Motel6 (average ranking 5/10). (Top 1 displayed)
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Motel6
5/10
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 Friends or family or with friends or family.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (33%)
Faculty member (8%)
Other (17%)
Student (42%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (60%)
Neutral (40%)
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