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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

HBCU

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

Tell me about your upbringing? How many family members are in your family?
What do you do for fun?
Why Drew?

What was the most interesting question?

Why have you not taken the MCAT again?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you know about what is going on at the school?
🤝 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 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?

Read SDN, my AMCAS and secondary, mock interview.

What impressed you positively?

The spirit of the students and the faculty. The introduction by the Dean nearly brought me to tears!

What impressed you negatively?

That there was no food served.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That there would be no lunch or breakfast.

What are your general comments?

Overall I had a very good experience. The hospital really gives you a good idea of the patients you will have to work with during your rotations. I was impressed by the dedication of everyone there. If you are interested in serving the underserved then this program is the best.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses