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Medical University of the Americas (Nevis, Caribbean) Interview Feedback Summary

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Devens, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 8 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
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.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
No responses

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 unresponsive.
No responses
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Based on user responses, the most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios that assess ethical decision-making, communication skills, and professionalism. Additionally, some respondents mentioned being asked for their Social Security number, which is an unusual and potentially concerning question during a medical school interview.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Medical University of the Americas (Nevis, Caribbean) discussed ethical dilemmas such as "Youth-in-asia, would you do it?" and practical scenarios like "what would u do if u lose ur passport?"

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Medical University of the Americas (Nevis, Caribbean) discussed included inquiries about meeting MUA students, indicating a potential MMI format where respondents may have been under a nondisclosure agreement.
✅ 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 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.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at another location.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly reported preparing for the interview by researching the organization or school and reviewing their application materials. This helped them to be knowledgeable and ready to discuss their qualifications and experiences during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were divided in their responses to what impressed them positively, with some mentioning that nothing stood out to them and others expressing that they were impressed by everything. This suggests that there is a range of opinions among applicants, and it may be beneficial to gather more specific feedback to identify areas for improvement.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly felt negative impressions due to lack of detail or information provided, such as the vague response "nothin" and a lack of clarity or context in communication regarding "The island". Suggestions include providing more specific and comprehensive information to address applicants' concerns and ensure clarity in communication.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time about the strong smell in the facility. They recommend preparing for the odor before arriving at the location.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more specific or guiding questions, rather than open-ended ones, to provide clearer direction and focus in their responses.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by Other personnel

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
No responses

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by train or subway 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)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
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 poor.
No responses

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
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
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