Indianapolis, IN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2011-12
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing too difficult--the ethical question was very straight forward.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
35 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
1
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Looked over interview feedback on studentdoc, read some questions from a book, watched a mock interview on youtube :)
What impressed you positively?
My interviewer was extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. I'd heard that IU has pretty relaxed interviews, but everyone says it depends on your interviewer. My interviewer was phenomenal and conducted a very conversational interview. I was really relaxed, and she talked to me too (instead of just firing questions at me with no feedback). I was very impressed with my interviewer. Also, the med students there were really friendly and mingled with us, answering questions and giving us advice/insight. They were extremely helpful and candid.
What impressed you negatively?
I can't think of anything really...
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
It's ok to bring a big purse. :) I brought a little one that was just big enough to fit my mini travel umbrella (just in case it rained) and I also brought a padfolio. But honestly, no one really cares what you bring, as long as you look professional. So don't bring a backpack or something, but make sure you have a nice looking folder to hold the papers they give you and paper if you want to take any notes.
What are your general comments?
IUSM was already one of my top choices, and the interview day pushed them to the very top of my list. Such a great school!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Keep being super friendly like you were today!
📍 On-Site Experience
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Residence Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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