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University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Columbia, SC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

questions about life-style, how you handle stress and what you do to prepare

What was the most interesting question?

If you could be any kitchen appliance what would you be?

What was the most difficult question?

none were very difficult, they just required honest answers and they really want to get a good look at your character
🤝 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

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?

7 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

reviewed my application, looked over this site, USC SOM website

What impressed you positively?

the people are AWESOME, the 4th years truly love their school and they have lots to say. Everyone was open to ANY question you may have, and I was extremely impressed by how successful the 4th years were in terms of Residency placements and their interviews... they were all over the country.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing really, the tour guide couldn't open some of the "coded" doors, but it was more humerous.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

it is COMPLETELY LAID BACK, the admissions committee is extremely friendly and love conversation.

What are your general comments?

Great day, started with lunch with students that answered all our questions, moved to a room to hear the chair of the ad. com. speak.. very nice speaker, two interviews spread out on campus, coke and cookies with the ad. com, financial aid speaker, then its over. Very enjoyable, charming campus

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses