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TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine

Fort Worth, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ 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 interviews were conducted in an MMI format, with respondents potentially subject to a nondisclosure agreement. Specific questions were not disclosed due to this agreement.

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more 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 a closed 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 automobile 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 DFW International Airport (DFW)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing MMI scenarios, researching the school and reflecting on their fit, as well as participating in mock interviews. They emphasized the importance of understanding the school's mission/values and ensuring the admissions committee was aware of relevant aspects of their candidacy.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the collaborative atmosphere of the school, the kind and enthusiastic admissions committee, the curriculum, lunch options, friendliness of everyone, and the opportunity to meet current students. They felt a strong connection to the school and its community.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the difficulty in accessing research opportunities and the requirement for mandatory lecture attendance. Suggestions included improving research access and considering more flexible attendance policies.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to have known about the intense heat in Texas to better prepare themselves for the climate.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally felt at ease during the interview, enjoyed engaging conversations with faculty, and found the information about the school valuable. They considered the school highly and ranked it favorably before and after the interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses