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Trinity School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 70% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.6
Mixed

Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.

Based on 15 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 as average compared to other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most rank this school as average compared to 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 average.
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?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiring about what professors would say about applicants personally, their interest in primary care, and their knowledge about the school. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format and been subject to a nondisclosure agreement during their interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Trinity School of Medicine discussed the importance of support systems for attending school in the Caribbean, lessons learned from struggles in the first year of college, and motivations for pursuing a career in medicine.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Trinity School of Medicine discussed various aspects such as uniqueness they could bring to a small classroom, rationale behind working in a non-medical internship, and their discipline in managing a medical school curriculum.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 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 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.
No responses

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at another location.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources like SDN and Reddit, practicing with mock interviews, and studying interview questions to formulate thoughtful responses. Engaging in mock interviews and reviewing common interview questions were popular strategies mentioned by multiple respondents.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the personal attention and effective communication they received, noting the kindness and responsiveness of staff members. Additionally, the availability of merit scholarships left a positive impression on applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were mainly unimpressed by the lack of accreditation and high costs associated with the program or institution. Additionally, some found unprofessional behavior, like an interviewer drinking a soda during the interview, off-putting. Suggestions for improvement include seeking accreditation and maintaining professionalism during interactions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

No 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 a Student
No responses

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 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents used Other transportation to travel 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)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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 average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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
2018-19 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2011-12 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2011-12 No change 😐 Good N/A
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