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University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

9 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Biggest strength and weakness?
Do you think you'll ever perform again? (I used to act and sing)
Why did you change careers?

What was the most interesting question?

Why did you change careers? (Went from Media to Medicine)

What was the most difficult question?

What is your biggest weakness? (MCAT)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

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?

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?

Web site, reviewed my application essays, researched current hot medical topics (stem cell, genome project)

What impressed you positively?

Curriculum setup - 8am-12pm everyday, and two afternoons either in Clinical class or in field at doctor's office. Also, split between lecture and hands on, problem based learning. Integration and openness to Alternative Medicine a big plus.

What impressed you negatively?

No windows in classrooms and lecture halls. I like to see the outdoors, and feel cramped without them.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I felt well prepared.

What are your general comments?

Interviewees meet with Dean of Admissions in conference room and share basic information about ourselves with the group. Be prepared to talk about clinical interests, personal interests, and a short story describing who you are. Then we have a faculty interview followed by a student interview. They say both are weighed equally - very unique. These followed by lunch and tour of school. Then problem-based learning session (not evaluated, just for fun).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses