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 most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios related to handling conflicts, compromising, addressing insults, discussing experiences in medicine, motivations for pursuing medical missions, research studies, personal backgrounds, and reasons for choosing a specific medical school or location. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with specific guidelines in place for confidentiality.
Explain a situation where you had to compromise and how you handled it.
Students said most interesting question asked at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville discussed experiences where they wished they behaved differently, specific personal statement content, what they would like conveyed to the Admissions Committee, and instances where they questioned a career in medicine.
Describe a experience where you wished you had behaved differently.
Students said most difficult question asked at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville discussed scenarios such as making assumptions about others, handling failure, responding to negative feedback, and self-description. The responses did not specifically mention an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
Describe a time you made an assumption about somebody and how you were lead to that thinking. How did you handle being wrong?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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?
No responses
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?
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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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing common questions on platforms like Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing responses, and researching the school. They also emphasized the importance of familiarizing themselves with the MMI format and considering varied responses to questions.
SDN, common interview questions, reviewed application thoroughly
Applicants were consistently impressed by the thorough curriculum guidance, supportive and friendly staff, and the welcoming atmosphere of the school. Many noted the state-of-the-art facilities and technology, as well as the genuine passion and enthusiasm exhibited by the staff and students.
They walk you through the curriculum very thoroughly and make the interview just feel like a conversation.
Everything. Admissions committee was super sweet, the day flowed very smoothly, lunch was good! Facilities were new and clean and beautiful, everything was super organized and state-of-the-art.
Applicants commonly expressed being caught off guard by tough questions during the interview process. Some applicants noted the lack of an established reputation for the school due to its newness as a negative, while others had no negative impressions to report. Suggestions include providing more guidance on the interview format and ensuring a consistent experience for all applicants.
It’s an all day affair. Some tough questions that caught me off guard.
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the MMI process, emphasizing that it focuses on scenarios rather than knowledge, and that being conversational and authentic is more important than rehearsed answers. They also noted the interest in getting to know them and the lack of super hard questions, suggesting that light preparation and understanding the process in advance would have been beneficial.
MMI portion is acting situations but do not test you on anything knowledge based.
Applicants generally advise to be authentic and showcase personal experiences during the interview, rather than providing clinical responses. They also suggest staying relaxed and enjoying the conversation, as interviewers are interested in learning more about applicants on a personal level rather than asking cookie-cutter questions.
They really just want to get to know you as a person, just be yourself! Not all answers have to be clinical based, they want to know more about how you handle life situations as well
Relax and have fun. It's basically a conversation about your experiences. The MMI portion of the interview was kind of awkward at times but still kinda fun and not tense.
Although I was not very stressed in the interview itself, I second-guessed everything I said afterwards. They asked 2-3 difficult questions in the Traditional interview and those caught me off guard. The MMIs were amazing. Try your best to not second-guess everything like me and just look forward to hearing back from them.
I had a really positive impression of the school, for being newer they're doing extremely well. They take holistic review seriously and really listen to their students' feedback.
Not many cookie cutter questions. Interviewers seemed much more interested in whatever you had put down in your application. Talked about my hobby and some of my life journey for 90% of the interview.