Palo Alto, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
Stanford is amazing and is definitely at the top of my list now. It was a different feeling to the interview than at my previous interviews, but that was not a bad thing. Everyone was very friendly and I got all my questions answered. Now I can just hope for a phone call on Thurs. night.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
What were you like as a child? Did you rebel as a teenager?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read Stanford website, my AMCAS and secondary. Talked with current students.
What was the most difficult question?
Hypothetical situation about a patient and how I would get them to change unhealthy habits.
What impressed you positively?
The students were VERY happy and laid-back. The curriculum is innovative and flexible, esp. the opportunities for research in any area you want. The financial aid is amazing.
What impressed you negatively?
The scheduling of the day seemed a bit confusing at first since some of the presentations got changed around.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I had a lot of down time and would have brought something to do, or more comfy shoes to make exploring the campus easier.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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