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Wayne State University School of Medicine

Detroit, MI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

Solid interview. Very laid back. Asked questions only relating to my AMCAS application. Should have known the background of my research a little better because I was paired with an interviewer from the same field.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Please explain your poor academic performance in college during your first two years.

What was the most interesting question?

Most of the questions dealt specifically with my academic record and extracurricular experiences. The questions were pretty standard.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my AMCAS application, spoke to current students, read SDN interview feedback.

What was the most difficult question?

I interviewed with a faculty member from the same field I was doing research in. He asked some pretty thorough questions about my research experience. Know your research well.

What impressed you positively?

The visit was pretty laid back. The student population was very diverse, and the students I met were very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Facilities are a little old, and the cafeteria sucks. Student tour guides didn't seem too excited to be there.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How short it would be! The whole interview, lunch, and tour took about 2 hours.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student