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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Very relaxed; they give you the opportunity to be proactive in describing your history, interests, and opinions. Be yourself and be fired-up about whatever it is you have chosen to do.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to be a doctor? Why Rochester?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the most meaningful patient experience you have had?

How did you prepare for the interview?

By chilling out in Rochester for the entire day previous. Literally and figuratively.

What was the most difficult question?

What is the most meaningful patient experience you have had?

What impressed you positively?

Everything but the lack of sun.

What impressed you negatively?

Location location location. OH so cold.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That a hat would have been a great accessory, I had to buy one at a gas station to keep my ears from falling off.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes