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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Newark, NJ

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?

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?

Most students I talk to are most interested in primary care. Why aren't you?
What do you think about that state of healthcare in this country?
What is the most important quality for a physician to have?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the most important quality for a physician to have?

What was the most difficult question?

Where have you demonstrated leadership as an undergraduate student (based off my LORs)?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 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?

Mock interview, Read their brochure, looked at this website.

What impressed you positively?

Nice school, I wasn't concerned with safety. Enthusiastic students convinced me that there was a cooperative learning environment.

What impressed you negatively?

Cafeteria food (free meal) was only so-so, but they seem to have alot of other options near campus, so that wouldn't concern me if I end up going there.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There's a shuttle bus that runs between the school and the train station. Would have saved me a cab ride.

What are your general comments?

My interviewer was great. Direct, honest, and had some funny stories. I felt very comfortable the whole time.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses