Negatively
5 out of 10
8 out of 10
8 out of 10
30 minutes
At the school
2
In a group
Closed file
"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" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"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." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What traits should a pharmacist have to be successful." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"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..." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Absolutely None!... A group interview can go very well. However, Midwestern completely missed the whole concept of a group interview by asking general questions..." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"SDN. Read over application. Research on school." Report Response
"Campus is nice. Free lunch...food is not as bad as what I read from other posts." Report Response
"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. " Report Response
"That the Interview was more like a battle to talk." Report Response
"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. " Report Response
Student
Neutral
8 out of 10
Out of state
4-6 hours
Airplane
US airways SUCK!
11/12/2008
7 out of 10
2 out of 10
2 out of 10
4 out of 10
1 out of 10
"Don't provide nametags with safety pins! We don't want to poke holes in our outfits. Use adhesives!" Report Response
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