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.
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 areaโs cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐ฌ Interview Questions โผ
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about applicants' strengths, with a focus on standard questions aiming to assess their qualities and attributes.
Students said most interesting question asked at Loyola University College of Arts & Sciences discussed were varied, including inquiries about ethics, personal experiences, and problem-solving scenarios. It appears that the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses referencing nondisclosure agreements.
Students said most difficult question asked at Loyola University College of Arts & Sciences discussed the question "Why you?" which may reflect a common prompt in interviews to elaborate on personal strengths and motivations.
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 3 people.
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 the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by extensively researching the program, faculty interests, and the PI's research. They also focused on developing thoughtful questions to gain further insight during the interview.
read numerous articles on POI's research; read about the program
Applicants were consistently impressed by the positive and collaborative atmosphere at the program, highlighting the friendliness of faculty and students, as well as the supportive and approachable nature of the community. Additionally, the responsiveness to student needs and requests, as well as the informative and helpful information sessions, left a strong positive impression on applicants.
Students seemed happy; appears as though the program responds to student needs/requests; other interviewees were really nice
Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the lack of interaction with interviewees and the absence of campus tours. They also mentioned concerns about financial aid, outdated facilities, and a general sense of not feeling fully engaged or informed during the admissions process.
Students did not always try to interact with the interviewees
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the group interview process, how students are selected for admission, and the competitiveness of the applicant pool. Many also advised not to over-prepare, be aware of the high number of applicants interested in the same area, and manage expectations of potential rejection despite feeling well-suited for the program.
There was a group interview in the morning; how the students are chosen for admission; who was accepting a student. general comment- I received a rejection letter after the interview, at which point I accepted at my second choice. 3 weeks later, I got an email saying I was at the top of the waitlist. The director blamed it on the secretary. Ridiculous error given that the pool of interviewees is so small at that point. Absolutely frustrating and unclear what really happened.
Applicants generally found the interview experience positive but exhausting due to the long duration, and expressed uncertainty regarding the criteria for acceptance.
the actual interview experience seemed to go great (except it was an 11-hour day, so exhausting!) but....still really unsure of the actual basis for acceptance