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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 221 responses
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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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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.
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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.
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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 inquiring about MCAT scores, personal motivations for pursuing medicine, experiences with underserved communities, impact of family, and challenges faced. Many respondents mentioned an MMI format, signifying a Multiple Mini Interview structure possibly bound by a nondisclosure agreement.
What are the good and bad things about US health care system? What difficulties the underserved are having in health care? why? what ways could we address?
Students said most interesting question asked at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science discussed a range of topics such as the US healthcare system, attributes of a good physician for underserved patients, universal healthcare, and career motivations. The interviews seemed to follow an MMI format with a focus on personal attributes, motivations, and problem-solving skills, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement, as some responses indicated a conversational approach exploring the interviewee's character rather than specific experiences or scenarios.
My interviewer wanted to explore who I am throughout the entire interview. I was never asked about my experiences, but rather who I am, what drives me, why I want to be a doctor, etc. It was a conversational experience.
Students said most difficult question asked at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science discussed was related to Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, with focus on weaknesses, application insights, and healthcare system improvements. Respondents also mentioned being asked about academic challenges, career goals, and underserved healthcare improvements, highlighting a variety of open-ended and personal questions.
What issues are of the most consequence for the people who you would be serving at Drew/King? (there are so many issues - how do you list a heirarchy for them???)
the questions werent difficult if you expect them! Test yourself...find questions in your application that you would ask if you were a hard ass interviewer! Thats what Dr. Miller did!
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their applications, researching the program and its mission, practicing mock interviews, and seeking advice from current students. Suggestions include reading the program's website, understanding healthcare issues, staying informed about current events, and utilizing resources like SDN for interview feedback.
Did not prepare, simply relaxed and asked students questions the night before.
Review my application, UW's bioethics page, and common MMI questions. Call a couple current MS1s. Learn more about South LA. Review Affordable Care Act stuff.
I browsed through their website, looked at interview feedback reports and made sure I knew specific details about the program that would make me a good match for it (i.e. they require a research thesis).
Reread my 1º and 2º applications; read interview feedback postings; read newspaper articles and school website information about current issues at the school (lack of funding, accreditation issues, etc).
Read over my AMCAS and secondary application from Drew. Also, read over the interview feedaback section of SDN and kept myself informed of current events in health and in general.
Read interview notes here on SDN, reviewed my AMCAS and Drew supplemental applications, read health/medical issues and current events on sites like yahoo.com and cnn.com, also looked over Drew website and handouts sent to me from Drew via postal mail.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the strong sense of community and camaraderie among students and faculty at the school, as well as the genuine passion and commitment to serving underserved populations. The welcoming and supportive environment, along with the emphasis on the school's unique mission, left a lasting positive impression on applicants.
Everyone was extremely friendly. Both my student and faculty interviewers were very relaxed. There was also a 30 min. group interview that allowed us to interact w/ other applicants.
The students were very happy about their decision to attend DREW. Also, they were all very involved in activities within and outside of school. Drew students get the advantage of rotating at diverse hospitals/clinics during 3rd/4th year.
i LOVED my one-on-one interviewer. She was very honest with me and was very personal with me. She was awesome...it really did feel like I was having a good convo with one of my girlfriends, seriously. The day was very structured and it didn't lag on. First people started off with their group iviews, then their individual iviews, and then we all interacted with a student panel.
How close all of the students are. The family environment was really huge for me. How well the faculty and staff take care of their students. The mission of the school is one of a kind. All of the community involvement and projects. They just opened up a new Urgent Care Clinic. They are really expanding the school. They have plenty of places for 3rd and 4th yrs to do their rotations and they are going to get some more. Just an overall great place and great school!
The students seemed extremely happy and enthusiastic. The staff were so friendly as well. Everyone was dedicated to the mission of Drew, serving underserved populations.
The area was definitely underserved (Watts) which is exactly what I liked the most about the school. You will definitely get great hands-on experience at Drew. Also, that you graduate from both UCLA and Drew, it is very much affiliated directly w/UCLA.
The sense of comradery that exists and is encouraged amongst Drew students. And, being from southern california, I was very excited about the first two years being at UCLA med.
You truly get the best of both worlds at Drew/UCLA. You take classes at one of the top medical schools in the country and do most of your clinical work at an inner city hospital. If you like helping the underserved this is the place for you. Everyone was very friendly and because the class size (at Drew) is small, about 24, everyone knows one another and they seem to get along well.
Everyone was very welcoming and encouraging. A lot of faculty were present and gave introductions explaining the importance of the Drew mission. Students were really friendly and you could really get a sense of family the students had for one another. All the doctors were really into the school and serving the community which is good to see and hear and make you realize why you're going into the medical field in the first place,
The people were great and the emphasis on the Drew mission really made me feel that everyone was there to serve their communities and work with medically underserved populations.
The current and prospective students, along with the faculty and staff, were all amazing people. I love the diversity of backgrounds and interests and the commitment to caring for the underserved.
Dr. Aguilerra made everyone feel totally at ease before interviews began. He told us about himself and why he came to Drew. Reminded us that we wouldn't be there if not qualified. Excellent tour by a 4th year med student whose going to be starting a neurosurgery residency!
Everything, from the speakers to the students impressed me, everyone seemed to really believe in the drew mission. The interviewer I had really knew my application, so he didn't end up asking me things I had already answered in my apps, mostly more personal questions than anyhing else, and he seemed very interested in my answers.
How relaxed and kind everyone was. How committed the admisitration is to the vision of the school. How they are all still going despite the fact that the hospital is closing wards everyday, and will probably be closed down in the next year. The hospital is in major trouble.
The students, faculty seemed very happy and fun! The lunch was a full-on spread of chili, potatoes, rice- very good. They seemed to really care about their students and their mission
The family atmosphere and friendliness of both students and faculty. They made you feel like that this was a great program, which it is and that they really cared about the school's mission and its community.
The students and faculty were very nice and seemed genuinely happy there. Also, they show you three videos, one about the medical profession, one about the history of the school's founder, and one about the school itself.
Applicants were disappointed by the lack of a campus tour, the lengthy waiting times for interviews, unorganized scheduling, negative impressions of the hospital facilities and staff, as well as concerns about the interview process and faculty interactions. Suggestions included improving communication about waiting times, enhancing interview structure, providing more information about the school's facilities, and ensuring a more welcoming and organized experience for applicants.
My first interviewer was very standoffish and kept emphasizing the fact that the Watts area used to be predominantly black but is now predominantly latino. She then cut me off and ended the interview prematurely even though she arrived late. My second interviewer was very nice however she forgot about our scheduled time and asked for me to my interview hours later than arranged.
There was no tour. Granted, we weren't on UCLA campus proper, but I think having a tour would have given us the ability to visualize ourselves at the school.
No tour. Interview questions were already set up beforehand (most of the questions are the same as last year according to SDN). What a bad idea for interview!!!!
THE INTERVIEW FORMAT (see below). Plus their teaching hospital is shutdown. There was no tour of the campus and the people there weren't particularly friendly.
The fact that you are forced to do your clinicals at Drew. The hospital has a very negative reputation in this state (not sure of others). Aside from the troubles its been having, the clinical training staff are not very highly regarded which is a HUGE concern since they would be the ones writing my LORs for residencies.
They interview about 150 people for 25 slots so that sounds intimidating. My interviewer actually said that they will pick about 2 of the 15 that interviewed on my day and recommend them for admission. Also, the hospital seemed kind of empty for a Saturday morning.
The hospital was very quiet and nearly empty, but our tour guide said that is normal for a saturday morning and that things pick up in the afternoon and through the night.
The wait for the interview! It doesn't matter that your letter said it's scheduled for 9 am. You better get there at 8 am to sign in! You're interviewed roughly in order that you sign up!
Yes, its true what they say about the waiting... I was one of the first people interviewed and still I had to wait around until 1pm when they finally told us that we could go. But I was kinda expecting it so it wasn't so bad.
Argg. An annoying interraction that made the whole day taste a little salty - someone in the office assumed (maybe because I look white) that I wouldn't have had any experience in an inner-city community and suggested (not very nicely) that I should go take a stroll though the neighborhood to get a feel for what it is REALLY like. I grew up there, lady.
absolutely crappy system of interviewing. the admissions committee said i would hear in 4-6 weeks. i found out about 4 months. every time i called, i was told something else. a zoo. i was cheated completely.
Waiting around a long time kinda sucked. Even if you put your name on the interview list early, it really does not mean that you interview early as some suggested here on this website. I placed my name fairly early in the list and still was one of the last interviews that day. I wish that they had structured more workshops or talks to help fill up the day, as there is a lot of waiting and sitting.
My interviewer. He rarely made eye contact with me and he was very hard to understand. I had a faculty member and he just seemed so uninterested in everything I had to say. He obviously doesn't like to interview students.
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview day would be relaxed, with specific feedback on MMI and handwritten portions. Suggestions included arriving early, being prepared for the interview format, and not stressing too much. Additionally, feedback on the interview process, group tasks, and the school's requirements such as writing a thesis statement and potential financial concerns were also highlighted.
That I would be so nervous for this one! I guess I wanted it badly. I needed to arrive at the interview in a better mood.
I was a little surprised that there was a HANDWRITTEN portion to the interview. It wasn't too difficult though: you just had to explain how you would make healthcare better for underserved patients. It was a 20 min. writing assignment.
how relaxed my one-on-one iview would be...also what to expect for my group iview. it wasn't so bad, and they made sure to let us know that it def would not be a make or break factor in terms of gaining admission. there was a group of about 6 of us and our task was to come up with a solid plan of diabetes awareness to a community in los angeles. part of the assignment was to talk about how we would hire our staff, distribute info, etc..
The interview format really threw me for a loop and I did not perform well. One interview is a normal one-on-one which went well, but the other interview is a ''group interview.'' How it worked was half the interviewees sit around a table with several med student interviewers behind them. You are given a task (ours was to hire a project coordinator for ovarian cancer screening i.e. list the qualifications you would look for, how you would recruit them, and what interview questions you would ask) and supposed to work it out together as a group while the med students right down comments. I'm pretty shy in large groups of strangers and given the high pressure I really blew it and said almost nothing. Maybe I'm bitter but I felt it was competitive cooperation and I don't think I would do well in a school with that kind of attitude. There seemed a kind of forced camaraderie there which really turned me off. However I think for the right student it might be great.
I didn't know that as a student at Drew you are required to write a Thesis statement. (The students seemed interested and excited about their research).
that any student interviewed after 2/27/06 is not considered 1st tier and can at the most be wait listed! They cannot be immediately accepted (although they could obviously move from a wait list to an accepted position), so after this date, I was told every other student would be interviewing for wait list and post bacc positions (but none are told this, they all think they have just a good of chance of getting in the program) - this was told to a group of us by Norma, their admissions coordinator
that i don't want to jeopardize all I've worked for by attending this school. Also, after speaking to a few UCLA students, I found out that many UCLA students look down on the kids in the Drew program as do many faculty members at UCLA.
There are multiple interviewers (dean, faculty and students) and you have no idea who you will get. They interview so many people that day (about 25)--it would have been good to come up with something or some way of distinguishing myself.
The King/Drew hospital is having some financial difficulties, like many hospitals around the country, and some programs are being eliminated. I don't know how much of an impact that will have on the medical students, but that would definitely affect my decision if I got in.
We did not have a financial aid discussion, so I have no idea what the cost will be for an out-of-state student.
i was told to get there early to sign up for an interview...so i did, and the list was not available for us to sign in the order in which we arrived. the list was then given to us at 9am, which meant arriving early didnt make a difference. i ended up waiting til 1pm for my interview.
Applicants provided feedback expressing a desire for more organization, transparency, and communication, as well as emphasizing the importance of aligning with the school's mission of serving underserved communities. Some applicants appreciated the relaxed and conversational interview style, while others were concerned about negative perceptions of the school.
They should be more organized and remember that they are trying to impress the applicants, just as we are trying to impress them.
Strict confidentiality agreement. Plan to be well versed on your experiences and why you want to attend this program specifically. Be kind, be confident, truly- be you,
The negative press/reputation of the school. They have a checkered past. I wish I knew if it would negatively affect me if I went to their school. Its hard to find an unbiased source.
I had a great interview experience here and I really love the school! They only accept a maximum of 28 students at any one time, so we were told that it might take us a long while to hear back post-interview about final decisions. I would love to attend here! The students were very friendly and willing to answer any and all questions about academics and student life. They made it clear that they are a family unit and highly value that. It wasn't to the point of exclusivity though, but they do care about each other and each other's success.
The began with an overview of the day and information about the school. The group of applicants were split in half. One half of the group had a group interview first, while the others had a one on one interview. The group interview involved allowing applicants to work together to develop a plan for a specific task. The were not concerned with the quantity but rather the quality of your contribution. Honestly, it was a little intimidating trying to share your ideas amongst other brilliant students while the med students judged your performance. The one on one interview was pretty standard with no unexpected questions. They just want to get to know u better. After the interviews, a student panel discussed the school and allowed for questions. The day ended with lunch.
I really had a good interview experience here. I went in early and they had a nice breakfast for us. A physician gave an opening welcome address and passed out brochures and asked if we had any questions. She also explained what would be going on during our time there. I also found out that as part of the drew program that students are required to do a thesis which i think is awesome. I already know what I want to do..
CDU is all about the community. If that is not your goal, if you don't plan on giving your time, efforts and care to the underserved, they will be able to sniff it out. If you are trying to use CDU as a back door to UCLA, they will sniff it out. Just be honest about what you want to do. If you are genuine about being in the community, you will be just fine.
I enjoyed the group interview because it allowed students to interact with each other. And if students express strict competitiveness rather than cooperation, then the interviewers would note that and I don't think that will go well, especially the small class size, all 24 students should be able to professionally work together. I think this process helps weed out the insensitive gunners =)
I think the group project part of the interview was time-consuming and non-productive! Interview questions were already set up. From my experience, this is the only school that had a specific set of interview questions for the whole year. No tour given.
Drew was my top choice beforehand and maybe I'm just disappointed in my performance, but I really didn't want to go there afterwards. It would be a good school for some people, I just think I'm too old and independent for the atmosphere there.
The medical students and admissions staff were extremely informative and welcoming. The interview day itself was short compared to other interviews. (We only went until noon).
I really enjoyed my interview experience. Drew is a really excellent program that reaches out to the community and its students. The program gets the best of both worlds...UCLA and Serving those whom are disadvantages...
I want to come here because of the location in California, the curriculum, and the mission. However, the school doesn't let you forget that UCLA is prestigious and we're lucky that we are even being interviewed. This school had one of the most arrogant attitudes I've interviewed.
The interviewers and Norma were very nice. The conversations were not formal and made me very comfortable to talk what I really wanted to do with medicine. I really like the school's mission and opportunities to work with underserved people.
As soon as I arrived i felt it... I was nervous and stressed yes, because Drew is my top choice, but I felt I was where I belonged. It was great! The faculty was very welcoming, answered all our questioned; told us a lot about the program. Then when the student spoke it was like no other med student panel I've heard before. Eveery Drew student is happy with their choice, there classmates, everything about the program. They love it and I know I will love. The interviews were mostly personal questions and my experiences and why I thought I belonged at Drew. I felt comfortable just "spilling my guts" and I held nothing back because this was my chance to make my dreams come true. It worked... I got a phone call from Dr. Aguilera less than 2-wks later offering me a spot in the 2010 Drew class!!!
I arrived, sign-in, had a bried introduction by admissions director, and waited for the first interview. I had two interviews...I thought one would be a student, but they were both faculty members.
I had a morning interview. We arrived, signed out, and waited in a conference room. We were served a continental breakfast. The dean came in to talk to us, followed by a medical student panel. We were then called out to go to our interviews, one faculty and one student, both of which were very laid back and conversational. The final portion was a tour of the hospital. The experience far surpassed my expectations.
Everyone has heard the negative publicity about the hospital MLK/Drew, but the truth is that it is not all bad (and is defintely being work on professionally through a consulting company). Some of the residency programs have been unaccredited, but they do not affect Drew students. For example instead of having a surgery clerkship at MLK/Drew, you would go to Harbor-UCLA (another county hosptial affiliated with UCLA). UCLA and Drew are very much connected, and so your resources are just as good as a Geffen Student (if not more). The required research project is not just an essay, but a very involved project. I learned a great deal during my interview and I was really impressed with every aspect of Drew/UCLA.
Overall I had a very good experience. The hospital really gives you a good idea of the patients you will have to work with during your rotations. I was impressed by the dedication of everyone there. If you are interested in serving the underserved then this program is the best.
Truthfully, DREW is my #1 choice because it's mission is parallell to my goals as a physician. So far, it's the only school I have attended that is fullfilling it's mission.
My impressions of the school were mixed because I so badly want to stay in state for med school. If I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I wanted to practice general medicine in an underserved community full-time, this would be my dream school. However, after all that I've endured to attend med school, I wouldn't feel comfortable closing doors to the possibilities of pursuing competitive specialities. Great school for what I envision myself doing but could be a shot in the foot should my goals change.
I had a really good time at Drew. The students and faculty made you really feel as though it was a family atmosphere. Its a really diverse (ethnically) group of students, but most are from California. The interviews were very relaxed and mostly conversational. Overall I had a great time and really liked the school. Besides, LA is great. If you want a tour of the UCLA campus you need to pre-arrange that because the day of the interview, you only tour Drew.
My experience at Drew was incredible. If you can honestly say that the mission of Drew is exactly what you want to do then this school is your opportunity. Personally, I want to go to the underserved communities therefore being at Drew would give me amazing opportunities. Drew students generally get a lot more hands on experience and are surrounded my faculty members whose interests are to help the surrounding communities. I was really impressed with the physicians who introduced themselves during the day and the organization of the day has changed because no one was waiting for 2nd interviews for too long. There has been a lot of speculation with the MLK hospital and Drew is doing all they can to fix the problem. If anything, it should make you want to go to the school and prove others wrong in order to fight for Drew's mission. It's all about the mission!
I got there at 8 am, (There were 5 interviewees ahead of me.) and had a small breakfast, student-guided campus tour, talk by the dean. Interview starts at about 11 am. We left the campus around 12:30 pm.
This interview was my last one, and compared to the other schools I had visited, Drew definitely did not impress me at all. The facilities were shabby and the admissions staff was unwelcoming and disorganized. It took 3 whole months before a decision was made about my application after my interview.
VERY unorganized day. There was something else going on in the waiting area the day I interviewed, so there wasn't a waiting room for the interviewees...we were crammed together into a cubby hole. My student interviewer couldn't really answer my questions though she was a third year. When asked if she wanted to practice medicine in underserved areas, her answer was, "No way."
For the last post, UCLA is the most applied to school. I know many of the chairs and members on admissions. They simply do not have the capability of letting you know sooner sometimes. It is not a reflection of problems with their program, but the competitiveness of it and the caliber of students that they have. I would still suggest considering them.
The only negative thing that I can say is that I have not heard from Drew (rejection, acceptance, or wait-list) since my interview in March and it is now June. It has been nearly 3 months. I don't think that it is a positive reflection of a medical school program when they do not bother to let applicants know where they stand. After spending hundreds of dollars traveling to LA, renting a car, and getting a hotel, I think that I deserve some sort of correspondence from the school. At this point, I would not go to the school if I did get in because the non-existent communication from the school might be indicative of other problems at the school. It is upsetting because the school has a lot to offer, but I was turned off by administrative weaknesses and the disrespect for applicants by not keeping us posted and inviting us to interviews at the last minute. I found out 4 days before my interview that I needed to be in LA. Many of my co-interviewers had the same problem.
This was a great experience, Drew is my #1 choice in a medical school. It is the best of both worlds being that the clinical years are at king/drew and the basic science years are at UCLA. The fact that the school's primary training hospital is linked to problems has not dettered my desire what so ever to attend this school.
This was my first interview, so I cannot compare to other schools, but it was very relaxed. I got there early (they tell you 8:30, but I was there around 8 when they opened the doors). We signed up to interview in roughly the order we got there, so being early helped a lot in terms of getting through everything quickly. The Dean of Admissions and the Dean of the Med School were both very welcoming and genuinely interested in Drew and it's mission.
My interviewer was a 3rd year med student who seemed more interested in having a conversation than in picking apart my application. He asked about my family and my experiences in college (academics, athletics, extracurriculars). Occasionally he'd look at his interview sheet and ask me questions like , "why Drew?" and "where do you see yourself in ten years?", but he seemed less interested in these answers than in our conversation. we talked about his own family, his medical interests, his experiences at Drew. He briefly asked about my grades, but didn't seem too worried about them. He was interested in the research I had done and educated me about research opportunities at Drew. I also asked about the dual MD/MPH option and opportunities for international experience. He was very friendly, relaxed and informative.
After the interview, I ate brunch (good food) and then headed off on the tour of the medical center. There were some students on the tour who had yet to interview, so I'm sure they didn't finish until around 2. I was able to leave around 12:30.
I was very impressed by the other interviewees--all amazing people. Overall, it was a good experience. I think it is important to find a school that fits with your own goals and interests and this one defeinitely does for me.
Overall it was a very good day, there were about 25 students there and we all got one-on-one interviews. We had the opportunity to hear from the Dean of students and the Dean of admissions, both of whom were very friendly. The interview is very low pressure so don't worry. The LA weather is awesome!!
Arrived at 8:15 am, for a 9 am interview and there we already 13 people in front of me! The waiting area was very comfortable as we sat on nice couches. Gave introductions to everyone as to who we were and school came from. Met with the dean and chair of ER clerkship. The food was EXCELLENT do you understand me! We had an excellent tour guide of the medical center, outstanding trauma center. I interviewed with Dr. Miller, chief of radiology! He was very nice and knew my file well. Overall a good day but expect to stay till about 2!
Overall very positive, I got a very good impression of the school, and the quality of the program. It is also a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, very good if you are a jittery interviewee like myself. If you really want to help the community than Drew is a good place for you...
It was a great day and I was one of the first to interview that day. I met some amazing people, ranging from students and faculty/staff to other interviewees. It was refreshing to see a school that really wanted diversity in its class and did its best to select a class of people committed to working in underserved communities. The interview was VERY, VERY RELAXED and seemed like a conversation with friends more than a formal interview for medical school. It was very low key and very inspirational and I would definitely attend DREW over any of the other schools I got into.
This was my best interview yet- I was interviewed by a cardiologist who was friendly, relaxed, and had actually read my file. He asked me pertinent questions and answered all of my questions in depth. THe atmosphere seems very supportive and the students seem really friendly and relaxed. Wonderful school.
My interviewer was a 2nd year medical student and she was great. Very friendly and relaxed, she seemed very interested in what I had to say and was amazed at my community service record and how I overcame many obstacles in my life. It was a good amount of time and I was able to ask her many questions about the program and how her life was changed by the program, in terms of time committments, volunteering and maintaining relationships outside of school. I was actually a little annoyed by one applicant because he had mentioned my screenname and said that I was posting too much on the website.......he was your typical pre-med and didn't even know that the person he was talking about was in front of him.....one of those lurkers on SDN who uses and gets information but never cares to share or help others out......i didn't even choose to call him out and decided to ignore him and enjoy the day.....the other applicants I met were so cool and accomplished......
I enjoyed the tour and the medical students and everyone I met was very nice...except, the interviewer. He left me with a very negative impression, I walked out of the interview feeling very cheated.
I think Drew is an excellent program that I would love to be in, but they need to organize their interview day better. Take Mr. Personality off the admissions committee ( Yeah you Mr. Y)
It seemed like i was being tested with the difficult questions asked by dr. miller...also, he really asks a lot of questions about your family upbringing...so be ready! When you prepare for this interview...expect the "why drew" question, but also be prepared for tough questions too like why there might be inadequacies in your application.
The interviewer was very nice. She made me feel very comfortable. The interview, although she asked me a list of pre-set questions, had a conversational feel to it.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office streamline the application process by integrating it into UCLA's general app, transitioning to electronic applications, improving communication about scheduling, and conducting more conversational and unexpected interviews.
Application should be under UCLA’s general app. rather than its own separate entity. Coordinators/admin could be more responsive.
