Greenville, SC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 55 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 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 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 responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios on handling workplace conflicts, requests for information to be conveyed to the Admissions Committee, inquiries about the choice of institution or program, personal introductions, and discussions on the AMCAS application process. Additionally, responses referencing MMI or nondisclosure suggest that the interview format may have been Multiple Mini Interview-style with potential confidentiality agreements in place.
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Why Greenville?
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How would you handle a situation where a superior insulted a peer in front of everyone?
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What is one thing you would like me to tell the Admissions Committe?
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Tell me about yourself.
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Details about AMCAs application
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville discussed scenarios like describing a regretful behavior, reflecting on personal statement experiences, sharing insights for the Admissions Committee, and recounting moments of career doubts. These questions reflect a focus on self-reflection, decision-making processes, and motivations for pursuing a career in medicine.
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Describe a experience where you wished you had behaved differently.
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They asked about a specific experience that I wrote about in my personal statement.
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What is one thing you would like me to tell the Admissions Committe?
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Tell me about a time you questioned a career in medicine.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville discussed scenarios where they had to describe personal experiences like making assumptions, handling failures, receiving negative feedback, and self-description, indicating a focus on interpersonal skills and self-awareness during interviews.
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Describe a time you made an assumption about somebody and how you were lead to that thinking. How did you handle being wrong?
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What is one thing you would like me to tell the Admissions Committe?
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Describe a time you failed, how did you respond and overcome the problem.
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Tell me a time where you received negative feedback about something, and how you handled the situation.
✅ 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 2 people.
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.
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 reviewing common interview questions from sources like Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing responses, and researching information about the school. Many also focused on preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) and sought out resources such as YouTube videos for additional guidance.
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SDN, common interview questions, reviewed application thoroughly
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Reviewed my secondary, SDN, practiced common interview questions, reviewed information about the school that is listed on the website.
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I ran through common questions that are asked in interviews
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Start thinking about MMIs. There are always three different answers: The extremes and the inbetween.
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SDN, looked up common interview questions and watched videos on YouTube.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the thorough curriculum guidance during interviews, the friendly and supportive atmosphere, and the enthusiasm and knowledge of the staff. Many highlighted the welcoming and personable nature of the school community, quick communication, state-of-the-art facilities, and the overall positive experience which significantly elevated the school's standing in their consideration.
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They walk you through the curriculum very thoroughly and make the interview just feel like a conversation.
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Everyone was very friendly and supportive which allowed me to relax and be myself.
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They were very friendly and knowledgeable about my application
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The school as a whole- curriculum, staff- everything! It wasn’t high on my list before the interview, but it is a prime contender now!
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How personable they were in general. The quickness of their email replies.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed surprise at the length and difficulty of the interview process, with some feeling caught off guard by tough questions. Additionally, concerns were raised about the school's newness and lack of established reputation. Suggestions include providing more information upfront about the interview format and ensuring that the school actively works to build its reputation among applicants.
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It’s an all day affair. Some tough questions that caught me off guard.
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They asked me some pretty difficult questions.
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It’s still a new school- which has some pros but means it doesn’t have a reputation yet.
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Nothing so far.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the MMI portion tests acting situations rather than knowledge, and that it is important to focus on a conversational approach rather than rehearsed answers. Additionally, many applicants expressed a desire for more information about the MMI process in advance to feel better prepared for the interviews.
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MMI portion is acting situations but do not test you on anything knowledge based.
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They are genuinely interested in getting to know you. You will be better off with light prep instead of rehearsing answers and sounding like a robot.
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How conversational the interviews would be, and that there wouldn't be any super hard questions.
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More about the MMI process - had never done one before, they delayed giving us instructions until right before we did it.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned that interviewers want to get to know them as a person and encourage them to be themselves, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal experiences rather than just clinical answers. They also noted that the interviews were more conversational and relaxed, with a mix of traditional and MMI questions, and advised future candidates to be outgoing, curious, and avoid second-guessing themselves.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Be outgoing, be curious, and be hungry
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested that the admissions office consider adding more of a break between interview sessions, while also noting appreciation for the office's enthusiasm and good work.
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Possibly add in more of a break between both interview sessions
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Their enthusiasm shows in their work. I think they did a great job
📍 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 in 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 traveled by automobile 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 Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
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GSP
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2021-22 | Negatively ☹️ | Poor | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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