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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, VA

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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Explain your first MCAT score.
If you have to plan everything then how do you handle change?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What would I do if one of my athletes were using steroids? (I want to be team physician)

What was the most difficult question?

See above. Right now there really is no right answer for that, I think they wanted to see if I would take stand.
🤝 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

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?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, AMCAS, Personal Statement

What impressed you positively?

The warmth of the people impressed me. They are strictly pass/ fail which eliminates the competition. A physician in front of me iin line at breakfast bought my food when he found out I had an interview.

What impressed you negatively?

The rotations will take place in the sticks. I think I can adjust to that. If you can't you might as well get married. So you can stay in Charlotteville

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Very nice people, nice lunch, great school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses