Saba
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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.
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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for studying medicine, family support for their education, clinical and volunteer experiences, knowledge of the school or program applied to, reasons for choosing the medical profession, and potential plans if not accepted into medical school. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format and signed nondisclosure agreements during their interviews based on mentions of MMI, Multiple Mini Interview, and nondisclosure requirements.
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tell me about your clinical experience
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Tell me about your self and why you want to study medicine
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What does your family think about you moving away that far?
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Do you believe your MCAT score is a good indicator of your overall academic performance?
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How did you discover, and why do you want to attend, Saba?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Saba University School of Medicine discussed various topics, including dealing with unproductive team members, lessons learned from volunteering, and reasons for choosing medicine over research. The interviews also included deductive reasoning questions, inquiries about cultural backgrounds, and motivations for attending Saba, with some responses suggesting a focus on the MMI format and possible nondisclosure agreements.
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what will keep you from attending in the applied term?
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How would you deal with someone who you are working with that doesn't pull their own weight?
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Have you thought of being a PA?
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What is one lesson you learned from volunteering/shadowing that you will use as you become a physician
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What do u know about the SABA island?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Saba University School of Medicine discussed a range of topics, from explaining academic strengths and unusual backgrounds to justifying school choices and financial planning. While some faced specific inquiries about academic history and psychoanalytical theories, others encountered more standard questions about personal characteristics and school preferences.
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what make you different from the other applicants? (I never know how to answer that)
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What is one of your academic strengths?
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None
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Explain your unusual academic background
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None. Was ready for all their questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at another location.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
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.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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ATL, SXM, Juancho Yrausquin
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Juliana's Hotel
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school, reading feedback from websites like SDN and ValueMD, reviewing their application materials, and practicing mock interviews. They also focused on understanding the school's unique offerings and current medical events to showcase their interest and preparedness during the interview.
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researched the school, looked at possible interview questions
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Researched Saba (through their website and SDN), wrote out answers to typically asked questions, reviewed application (especially undergraduate research), discussed my application with a physician to see what I should emphasize during interview.
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Read about the school and found out who would be doing the interview
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Going over my application, reading SDN and ValueMD
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SDN interview feedback, read personal statement and application
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the conversational tone of the interviews, the friendly and knowledgeable interviewers, the informative nature of the interviews, and the school's progress and offerings. They appreciated the personal touch, the enthusiasm of the interviewers, and the clarity about what to expect from the school.
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the interview felt more like a conversation
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The positive attitude of the interviewer, she was very reassuring and encouraging.
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They knew about me
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That the interviewer really knew my application inside and out
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Interviewers tried to let me know about what I was getting into in coming to the carribean.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about poor phone call quality during interviews, with difficulties hearing interviewers and challenges in communication. Suggestions include improving phone connections, ensuring thorough application review, and providing clearer explanations about the school's comparisons with others.
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n/a
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Nothing.
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One interviewer didn't not seem to understand me as a non-traditional student
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I could barely hear the interviewer at times - It was over the phone...
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nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known the importance of preparing a better flow for their experiences and having a list of questions ready for the interview. They also recommend researching specific details about the school and location beforehand for better preparation.
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prepared a better flow for my experiences
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Nothing.
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Nothing more
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That it was going to be so stress-free and conversational
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N/A
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally commented that the interviews were laid-back, conversational, and friendly, conducted over the phone due to COVID. They appreciated the opportunity to ask questions, the relaxed atmosphere, and the effort made by interviewers to sell the school to them.
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Apart from the standard questions, the interview was very laid back and conversational. It was over-the-phone (due to COVID). The interviewer allowed ample time for me to ask questions and gave thorough and thoughtful answers.
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Agreeable and supportive interview
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Was interviewed by a male and female. Could not hear the female clearly so the male had to repeat to me every questions she asked. Felt weird and funny to me. Still got accepted though.
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It was kinda laid back but since I was a transfer student, it was a bit intimidating.
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it was very laid back, and it's more like a conversation.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally appreciate the admissions office's efforts but suggest improving audio quality during interviews for better communication.
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Keep up the good work
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Interviewer needs to buy a better headset... It was hard to hear at times
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