Spokane, WA
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 106 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 low 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 (91%)
Negatively (4%)
No change (4%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (38%)
Good (43%)
Average (10%)
Poor (10%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive experiences with the school and interview process, highlighting the friendly and supportive atmosphere, as well as the engaging conversations with faculty members. Some also mentioned feeling nervous initially, but ultimately found the interviews to be relaxed and conversational, with a few noting unexpected elements like timed essays and scoring.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I fell in love with this school as soon as I left my interview. It was my first interview out of many interviews and I gotta say nothing compared to my first impression at this school. I just wish that it was in my home state. I'm a Californian so I am having a really tough time deciding between this school and the school in my home state mainly because I don't want to move away from family and friends.
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Look for Pharmacy interview questions, but really think about why your are passionate about pharmacy and why you are passionate about this specific school. You will be on campus for a couple of hours, but the interview itself is short. There is an exit interview with alumni... treat this like part of the interview: be excited and friendly. You may see that person again and they may have input on you getting accepted later if you don't get same-day acceptance.
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Great school, no pressure interview, everybody should apply here.
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Remember that there aren't right or no answers for scenario questions, as long as you don't sound like a cold-hearted irrational person! Just express your opinion and show your personality.
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Overall, nice feel of the school - everyone seems close-knit and friendly :)
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
32 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.9 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
77% One-on-One
23% Group Interview
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File Type:
10% Open-File
90% Closed-File
WSU-PHARM-COMP interviews are an average of 32 minutes, with an average of 1.9 interviews. 77% of interviews are one-on-one, and 90% 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 the candidate's commitment to pharmacy, reasons for choosing the specific school, how they handle stress, experiences overcoming adversity, ethical scenarios, and their patient interaction skills. While some respondents mentioned specific ethical questions such as the Terry Schiavo case and scenarios related to pharmacy operations, others were asked about flu shot prioritization and their choice of software upgrades in a pharmacy setting. Some responses suggested a focus on the ethical aspects of pharmacy practice.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What have you done thus far to show your commitment/qualifications to pharmacy?
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Why our school?
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Why Pharmacy
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How do you deal with stress?
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Why pharmacy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Washington State University College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics including the role of social media in education, personal hobbies, fears in pharmacy, negative aspects facing pharmacy, physician-assisted suicide scenarios, interest in pharmacy, ethical dilemmas like active euthanasia and emergency contraception, and unexpected questions like choosing between multiple answers. The interview format may have been an MMI with nondisclosure agreements in place based on the responses referencing ethical questions and scenario-based inquiries.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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They were all pretty general/ basics that are mentioned all over SDN
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What kind of role do you think social media (facebook, twitter) should have in education? Does it have a positive or negative effect?
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What hobbies do you have?
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What are some things that scare you in a pharmacy?
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What is one of the negative aspects facing pharmacy or something similar.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews, and reading sample questions online to practice and develop their answers. They emphasized the importance of being open, enthusiastic, and having a good personal story to share during the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN
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I overprepared by scouring the web for pharmacy school interview questions. Here they just want to get to know you personally. Have a good story about why you love pharmacy, be open and enthusiastic.
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Practiced typical interview questions to get my brain ready
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Developed answers for SDN questions & rehearsed key points I wanted to discuss if any of the questions were repeated
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Compiled possible questions and answered them and also went through the interview feedback response of Student Doctor Network
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Washington State University College of Pharmacy discussed a wide range of topics, from showcasing personal qualities like generosity and respect to addressing healthcare issues and justifying their candidacy. While there were various types of questions asked, it is important to note that some responses hinted at an MMI format, possibly involving nondisclosure agreements due to references to unfamiliar or confidential questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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None
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Have you ever witness someone being generous to another person? -- It was hard to come up with a scenario.
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Explain a situation where you witnessed someone being deeply respectful.
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What do you think is the most important heath care issue today? Do you have any suggestions for improving it?
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If there was another applicant like yourself, why should we choose you?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly staff, faculty, and students at the institution. They appreciated the genuine interactions, beautiful campus, and the emphasis on individual care and support throughout the application process, which helped reduce stress levels and create a positive experience during their visit.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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EVERYTHING! The staff, faculty, and students were all so welcoming and genuine. They didn't try to fake it like most other schools and I could see that the students here are very bright and well-motivated.
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Beautiful campus and faculty were incredibly friendly.
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They decided the day of my interview
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Curriculum, and their mandatory 3 weeks summer rotations after first year and second year.
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Nice, new, large campus that's still expanding. Lots of different healthcare students on campus
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed disappointment in the lack of campus tours, particularly at the Spokane location, and the feeling of isolation or desolation in the surrounding areas. Suggestions include providing more information about the campus and facilities, offering tours to showcase the environment, and improving the interview process to allow for more meaningful interactions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Perhaps that there were snow in October, but they assured us that it's very rare that it happen this early on in the fall.
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No negatives.
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Small city.. and cold
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There was no campus tour. (in Spokane)
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Location of school. Middle of nowhere in a cold, foggy place :|
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview day would be concise and low stress, that they should bring their coat inside, and that the interview might end earlier than expected. They also suggested relaxing, being well-prepared, and being ready for a challenging essay question within a short time frame.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Nothing really, the interview day was concise and thorough.
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That the interview was more personable and low stress than other schools.
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That I should have brought my coat inside.
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That the interview wasn't going to last that long. I had to get back to LA for school ASAP since it was the last week of classes. I had booked my flight according to what the adcoms had said - that the interview would last until ~2PM, but it actually ended around 11AM instead
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Relax. They just want to get to know you and see if you are a well rounded, intelligent person. Just be yourself and act like a professional and you will make a good impression.
🤝 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 suggest that the admissions office improve communication about technical issues, such as website maintenance, to reduce stress during the deposit submission process. Additionally, many applicants recommend including a building or mini-campus tour as part of the interview process to enhance the overall experience for prospective students.
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I had difficulty submitting my deposit. It was pretty stressful and no one contacted us to let us know it was because of their website being updated/ under-maintenance so when I called I was being transferred from one person to another and no one knew how to help.
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Provide a building / mini campus tour as part of the scheduled interview process
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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Spokane
40% interviewees used Spokane (Spokane), with 20% using GEG (GEG) and 20% using Spokane International (Spokane International) and 20% using SeaTac (SeaTac).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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50% Airplane
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35% Automobile
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5% Train or Subway
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10% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Fairfield Inn (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Quality Inn (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Fairfield Inn
10/10
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Quality Inn
9/10
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Motel 6
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
Admissions staff (9%)
Student (91%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (90%)
Neutral (10%)
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