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Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

Bentonville, AR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Faith-Based

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⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

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

Most respondents rank this school above 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 good.
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?

Applicants were commonly asked about the school's values during their interviews. Additionally, some responses indicate that the interviews may have been in MMI format, with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine discussed various topics, including personal routines like rice preparation at home.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine discussed the biggest issue in healthcare and how they would solve it.
✅ 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 felt positively 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 low 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.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing questions, participating in mock interviews, shadowing experiences, and gaining knowledge about the healthcare system to enhance their understanding and performance during the interview process.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants commonly mentioned that they were impressed by the laid-back and comfortable interview atmosphere, which made them feel at ease and not under pressure. This positive experience contributed to a more relaxed and conversational interaction during the interview process.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the limited time available for asking questions during interviews, particularly about the interviewer's background. They suggested allowing more time for candidate inquiries to enhance the interview experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a desire to know that interviewers would focus on their personal statement and experiences, asking questions about their unique story and seeking additional details beyond what was included in their application. This highlights the importance of being prepared to discuss aspects not explicitly mentioned in the written materials.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly noted that the interview process was comprehensive and time-consuming, lasting around 5 hours with multiple sessions and breaks. They emphasized the importance of being prepared with a packed lunch and engaging with current students for insights and questions during downtime.
  • The whole thing was about 5 hours. It begins with a 1.5hr session school overview about the curriculum, mission, campus, local NWA area, and a brief Q&A. Be sure to have a lunch packed because you have little time in between that first session and interviews that run for the next 2.5hrs. Each are 30min long with either a 30min to 1hr break in between, depending on which block you get. While waiting for interviews, they bring in current students that you can ask questions and then you all come back together to wrap it all up.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office provide information about interviewers in advance and include an 'About Me' page in the secondary application portal to facilitate preparation for interviews.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.
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What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
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What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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All Responses

Application Cycle Impression Performance Interview Location
2024-25 Positively 🙂 Great Virtual