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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think you have strengthened or patched your weaknesses from your previous application?
What do you do for fun?
Why/how did you choose your undergraduate degree and college?

What was the most interesting question?

Did you know that birth control was discovered in your hometown?

What was the most difficult question?

How will you decide which medical school you will attend if offered multiple acceptances?
🤝 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?

Neutral

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Red Roof Inn

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?

5 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; talked to faculty, employees, and students that are at the university; school's website/brochure; reviewed application

What impressed you positively?

the Double Helix curriculum; the opportunity to sit in on lectures/conferences/etc.

What impressed you negatively?

the extreme gravity of the students giving the tour; the lack of insight pertaining to the student environment and recreational activities

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

My hometown was the place of discovery for birth control.

What are your general comments?

Overall stress-free and organized

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses