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University of Illinois College of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is your role in a group
Why medicine
Why U of I

What was the most interesting question?

How have you dealt with a stressful situation

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

ORD

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hotel Chicago

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read over application, practiced

What impressed you positively?

Lots of time to talk with students who were overall happy and encouraging

What impressed you negatively?

Had to walk around outside in 40 degree weather

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You will be outside, so definitely bring a coat

What are your general comments?

I had 1 faculty, 1 physician, 1 student. You may have no students or no faculty, so it's just luck of the draw. Had a good hot lunch!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Directions to the conference room were not good. Directions to the interviews were very specific, but let applicants know they will be outside.