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.
Students said most interesting question asked at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine discussed various topics, including personal routines like rice preparation at home.
Rice is a common food eaten by people around the world. How do you prepare your rice at home?
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.
What is the biggest issue in healthcare, and how would you solve it?
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.
Practice questions, mock interviews, shadowing in different places, and learning about the healthcare system.
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.
The interviews were very laid back. It didn't feel like I was being grilled.
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.
The time is really short by the end when you can ask questions yourself, especially about the interviewer's background.
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.
The interviewers read your personal statement and experiences beforehand, so they ask questions about your particular story and ask you to talk about things you didn't have in your application.
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.
You get to see who your interviewers are a couple of days before interview day. It would be nice to have an About Me page in the secondary application portal, otherwise a google search isn't a bad idea.