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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt negatively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as high stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they had average performance at the interview.

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 respondents rank this school below other schools they applied to.

0 = Below, 10 = Above

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include describing a specific research study one might conduct, explaining why one is applying to that specific institution, and providing an overview of oneself. These questions are aimed at assessing research interests, motivations for choosing a particular school, and personal qualities of the applicant.

Describe a specific research study you might conduct?

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Tell us about you.

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Why apply here?

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What was the most interesting question?

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What was the most difficult question?

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🤝 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 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.

📍 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 neutral about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.

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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

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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 average.

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ 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?

Many applicants shared that they prepared for the interview by reviewing notes about the company or position of interest to familiarize themselves with the organization and its requirements. This helped them feel more confident and informed during the interview process.

Reviewed notes about POI

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the recognition of master's degrees and the efficient time to graduation, which streamlined the application process and facilitated a quicker path to achieving their academic goals.

The recognition of master's degrees and time to graduation.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed that they were negatively impressed by the chaotic and disorganized nature of the experience. Suggestions included improving overall organization and clarity to provide a smoother and more structured process for applicants.

Very chaotic and didn't seem well organized.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Summary: Many applicants wish they had known ahead of time about the level of child-focused research and program orientation of their potential advisors and academic programs.

How child-focused my POIs and the program as a whole is.

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What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the program to be good but expressed uncertainty about its fit for them. Additionally, many mentioned that the building was depressing, which could potentially impact their experience.

Good program, no sure that it's for me. The building is depressing.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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