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Long School of Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

A classmate got hammered and lost his textbook with extensive notes. You have the notes in your textbook because you were responsible and didn't lose it/get hammered before the exam. What would you do?
An ethnic professor uses a slang term to refer to his own race. A student in the lecture gets offended. Would it be right for the student to report the professor to the academic dean>
MS4: This is entirely to see if you'd be a good fit with the culture here. You'll basically guide this entire interview. What would you like to talk about? (I ended up asking him about Long culture, balancing a family and medicine, and some generic stuff)

What was the most interesting question?

What's your plan? What do you want to do with your entire career?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing. Long was very focused on making it relaxed/conversational
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

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

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Sdn. read the school's website and mission then took good notes during morning presentations

What impressed you positively?

The culture 100%. Also, the step resources/time off is incredible. (one week off before exams!)

What impressed you negatively?

Vague on their step scores, but honestly I believe they will help students reach their goals.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How relaxed it would be!

What are your general comments?

Incredible program, great interview experience

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Add the fitness center to the tour