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Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Houston, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

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 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?

Medical school applicants commonly reported being asked to share something not visible on their application during interviews, with some respondents alluding to an MMI format and nondisclosure agreements.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine discussed research and personal activities during the interview.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine discussed ways to apply engineering skills to real-life medical challenges, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the program.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 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 3 people.

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.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants mentioned that they prepared for the interview by reviewing common interview questions and practicing their responses. Some also mentioned conducting research on the company and role to be well-informed.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the program's strong emphasis on their unique mission that combines engineering and medicine, rather than treating engineering as a secondary degree. They appreciated the integration of engineering into all aspects of the program, distinguishing it from other schools.
  • The importance they put on their mission which is having a heavy focus on both engineering and medicine and not just treating as a second degree (that is what alot of other schools do when they allow you to get an MPH or other degrees) but engineering here is incorporated into everything you do.
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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants did not provide any negative feedback or areas of improvement during the application process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known ahead of time about the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the event or in the organization. This suggests that having prior knowledge of the welcoming environment could have helped alleviate any potential stress or concerns.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly praised the school for its unique offering of combining engineering and medicine, providing a valuable opportunity for those interested in both fields. The program was seen as a beneficial option for individuals who wish to pursue a dual path in these disciplines without having to make a choice between them.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should continue conducting in-person interviews, especially for programs like engineering, as they are seen as essential for the selection process.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $401 and $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Hotel at Texas Medical Center

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 are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

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2024-25 Positively 🙂 Great In Person
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