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University of California San Diego School of Medicine

San Diego, CA

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?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Having lived in the US and Europe, would you consider living and working in Europe again?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing really. We talked mostly about my file.

What was the most difficult question?

Why my mcat scores have not improved (I took them three times)? geez, if only I knew, they improve in practice tests and never on the real thing...
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

No responses

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Not much actually. I read the dean's forward on the online catalog. I got most of my information from sdn. I also attended the tour of the free clinic, followed by a FREE dinner, the night before. The tour and dinner allowed me to talk to students, and I learned everything I needed to know about UCSD.

What impressed you positively?

Students are happy there. The school has a great and thorough curriculum - you WILL be prepared for your boards and practice as a physician. San Diego is beautiful as everyone knows.

What impressed you negatively?

I really don't like the idea of having a car during med school; but, at ucsd, it's a must. I just really don't want the expense.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

I had a great day at UCSD. All the students were friendly and upfront. Every student will be honest with you in saying that they chose UCSD because a) they wanted to stay in california, b) it was the only UC they got into, and c) in-state tuition is huge. And, to be honest, I can't blame them: if I get into UCSD, I won't be able to turn it down because in-state tuition is about half the price of going to school on the east coast (or out-of-state). Having said all that, UCSD is a great school - ranked in the top 10 in primary care and in the top 15 overall. Also, it's beautifully situated, and I love the sun and outdoors. I felt that I would be completely happy there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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