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University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

San Francisco, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

No responses

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?

We just talked about my life experiences. The first interviewer focused on my international travel and volunteer experiences; the second did not focus on any one area of my life.

What was the most interesting question?

How effective was Castro's health care on the health of the average person in Cuba? (I mentioned I had traveled there a few years ago)

What was the most difficult question?

How to address the issues of corruption in Honduras (I volunteered there)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Reheared my opening statement. Since it is closed file, they are bound to say at some point early in the interview, "So tell me about yourself"

What impressed you positively?

Everything

What impressed you negatively?

We did not get to do the financial aid discussion, and our tour was rushed due to other people with early interviews

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There's a lot of downtime in the middle of the day

What are your general comments?

UCSF was my top choice before I went in. The interview day only enhanced my view of the school. Great students, top notch location, and an overall enjoyable atmosphere

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses