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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2011-12

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.

What was the most interesting question?

How do you handle criticism?

What was the most difficult question?

If you found out your friend was abusing drugs how would you deal with it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my four most meaningful experiences and AMCAS application.

What impressed you positively?

Early clinical exposure, beautiful facilities, student friendliness, numerous global heath opportunities.

What impressed you negatively?

Long days (8am - 4pm). The city seems to be a bit isolated.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The group discussion was not just an Q&A. We were actually asked to engage in a conversation with the group about a particular subject.

What are your general comments?

Loved the school. Great program with various opportunities both locally and internationally. Everyone was very friendly and seemed happy to be there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing. They were very friendly.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

Greater Rochester International Airport

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great