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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing very unique--the interviewers both just wanted to go through my experiences and stuff.

What was the most difficult question?

What do you have to offer the school that tells us we should take you?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the booklet they sent me with the secondary, reviewed my apps, nothing special.

What impressed you positively?

The flexibility the school gives its students and the really cool, laid back attitude of everyone there.

What impressed you negatively?

The fact that everybody said, "Wow, the sun!" when I was there--I guess it was unseasonably sunny the day I interviewed for Rochester. Getting lost trying to find one of my interviewers--I was really sweating for a few minutes.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How cool the school is.

What are your general comments?

It was great. If you can't tell by now I really liked the school. Mary Scardetta is wonderful.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student