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University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

Las Vegas, NV

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 areaโ€™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.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

No responses

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

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 2 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.
No responses

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by practicing a question list and reviewing questions provided by the company beforehand. They found it beneficial to focus on the specific questions provided to ensure they were well-prepared for the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the personalized interview experience, where conversations went beyond standard questions. They appreciated the school's caring attitude towards students, proactive approach to problem-solving, and the emphasis on individual support in a smaller class setting.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed being unimpressed by the small and outdated medical facility, but were hopeful for improvements with the construction of a new building.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known to relax more before the interviews, as the interviewers were friendly and the questions were provided in advance, reducing stress. Overall, candidates appreciated UNLV's efforts to minimize anxiety during the interview day.
  • Relax more before the interviews. I still got nervous, but the interviewers were very nice and having the questions in advance really made things less stressful in the end. Seems like UNLV was trying their hardest to reduce anxiety for their interview day, which I appreciate

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally expressed a positive surprise and appreciation for the school, indicating that they have a favorable impression and see potential for improvement with final accreditation.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve the organization and structure of tours to ensure that students are well-informed and guided effectively throughout the process. This feedback highlights a need for better preparation and clarity during campus tours to enhance the overall experience for prospective students.
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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 in state students.

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 airplane to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent less than $100.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used McCarran International Airport (LAS)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel is Golden Nugget.

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 โ–ฟ Impression Performance Interview Location
2019-20 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Great N/A
2018-19 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good N/A
2017-18 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good N/A