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University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (New Zealand) Interview Feedback Summary

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Auckland 1142

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 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?

Medical school applicants were commonly asked about the challenges rural doctors face, indicating a focus on healthcare disparities and the needs of underserved communities during the interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (New Zealand) discussed the reasons for moving to their current small town.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (New Zealand) discussed the suggested foreign policy actions for New Zealand over the next 20 years.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
No responses

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 in a group 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 the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by seeking advice from current students, reviewing common interview questions, practicing mock interviews, and reflecting on their experiences. They found value in gaining insights from others, practicing their responses, and self-reflection to boost their confidence and readiness for the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the presence of 2nd-year students in the lobby who helped calm down the new applicants, creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Many felt that this gesture made them feel more at ease and appreciated the sense of community within the program.

What impressed you negatively?

Many applicants were negatively impressed by the lack of information about their interviewers until the moment they walked in. It was suggested that providing this information beforehand could help alleviate some stress and better prepare candidates for the interview experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly mentioned that the interview process involved a mix of standard and unexpected questions, with a focus on family history. Additionally, some applicants noted the good cop/bad cop interviewing style used by the interviewers, which left them feeling reflective and the interview feeling quick.
  • I was given an interview time about a week before the actual interview. On the day of, I went to the medical school and was directed to the cafe and sat with other applicants and some 2nd years while we waited for our interviews. The interviewers were two men, sitting at a table while I was on a chair in the middle of the room. Overall very standard, expected questions, though they were very interested in my family history, which I didn't expect really. The interviewers took on a good cop/bad cop style of interviewing, which made me circumspect at the time. The interview went by very quickly, it all seems like a blur now.
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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

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 2-3 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 $201 and $300.

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 At school facility or at the school facility.

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?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
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