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California University of Science and Medicine

Colton, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If I were to go to the admissions committee right now and tell them to accept you, what would you want them to know about you?
Tell me about your academic path (I had a gap in undergrad)
Why are you interested in medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think you would need to improve on in medical school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

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?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Thought about answers to generic questions such as why medicine, tell me about yourself, etc.

What impressed you positively?

The entire staff and faculty were ridiculously kind, open and positive. They motivated us to remain calm and to do our best. Also, the mission of the school is wonderful and truly devoted to diversity, serving the underserved, and learning rather than memorizing. Lastly, the dean of admissions was the nicest guy ever.

What impressed you negatively?

Not really a negative, but I look forward to their new building opening for next fall!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The personality test is not used in admissions, it is used for sorting students into small groups ("colleges")

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing, they were so great! (but I also have not contacted them for anything..)