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Mercer University School of Medicine

Macon, GA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

The most recent book I had read and listened too (i listen to audiobooks during my commute)
What non-science class during my undergrad, did I think would help me as a physician the most
Where do you see yourself in 10 years

What was the most interesting question?

They wanted to know a lot about my family and my roots in Georgia

What was the most difficult question?

The interview was very conversational so nothing to difficult
🤝 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

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?

With students at the school

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?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the mission statement, and really look through their curriculum the PBL style.

What impressed you positively?

The interactions with staff and the student ambassadors were very welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

Some students had an interview in the morning and one in the afternoon while others had both in the morning. While I understand it was because of available staff knowing beforehand would have been nice to know.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

About their different campuses

What are your general comments?

Overall, really enjoyed my interview day. There was only 5 total for the interview day which has been the smallest group I have experienced so far.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses