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Avalon University School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Allopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 50% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about verifying information in the admission application and probing opinions on ethical dilemmas such as euthanasia. These responses suggest a focus on ethical decision-making and attention to detail in the application process.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Avalon University School of Medicine discussed the conversational nature of the interview and the absence of the typical "Tell us about yourself" question, indicating a departure from traditional interview formats.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Avalon University School of Medicine discussed euthanasia in a conversational manner, which made it less stressful to answer.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents were neutral about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at another location.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants mentioned that they prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials and researching the school or program. Some also mentioned reading interview experiences on forums like Student Doctor Network (SDN) to gather additional insights and tips.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the informative and supportive nature of the Dean, Dr. Syed, who provided valuable insights and guidance. While financial aspects were noted, there was a positive perception of the institution's enthusiasm for teaching and student success.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to perceiving a focus on money and financial aspects. They suggested that the organization could benefit from emphasizing values beyond financial considerations to improve overall impressions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known to email additional application materials directly to the dean for faster processing and emphasized the importance of financial considerations in the application process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process to be informal, friendly, and conversational, resembling a chat with an academic counselor rather than a formal interview. They appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity for open conversation during the interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants appreciate the admissions office's quick responses and exceptional communication via email, suggesting that maintaining this high level of responsiveness and communication is key for future success.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents used Other transportation to travel to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
No responses

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2013-14 Negatively ☹️ Average N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2009-10 No change 😐 Great N/A
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