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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

HBCU

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

I've told you about me, now, tell me about yourself?
If you don't get into medical school this year, what will you do?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

If you had a crystal ball and knew you would never get into medical school, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

Asked about rough patches in my transcript
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

This website, current events, read up on the history of the university, KNOW THYSELF and motivations for becoming a doctor!

What impressed you positively?

Dr. Aguilerra made everyone feel totally at ease before interviews began. He told us about himself and why he came to Drew. Reminded us that we wouldn't be there if not qualified. Excellent tour by a 4th year med student whose going to be starting a neurosurgery residency!

What impressed you negatively?

The wait for the interview! It doesn't matter that your letter said it's scheduled for 9 am. You better get there at 8 am to sign in! You're interviewed roughly in order that you sign up!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

To wear more comfortable shoes! That tour nearly crippled me! To not be so nervous. The interview was more of a conversation

What are your general comments?

Arrived at 8:15 am, for a 9 am interview and there we already 13 people in front of me! The waiting area was very comfortable as we sat on nice couches. Gave introductions to everyone as to who we were and school came from. Met with the dean and chair of ER clerkship. The food was EXCELLENT do you understand me! We had an excellent tour guide of the medical center, outstanding trauma center. I interviewed with Dr. Miller, chief of radiology! He was very nice and knew my file well. Overall a good day but expect to stay till about 2!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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