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University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, HI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

can you tell me about yourself?
what are your strengths and weaknesses?
why medicine and why medicine in hawaii? why not be a PA? why not be a social worker? or teacher? (ok that's more than 1 question, technically)

What was the most interesting question?

what has brought you to this decision to pursue medicine, no less, in hawaii?

What was the most difficult question?

what are your weaknesses and strengths?
🤝 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 a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

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?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

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?

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?

review amcas/ps, reread brochures, reread secondary essays, jot down ideas for possible questions, relax

What impressed you positively?

doctor had a great personality, was honest about what lies ahead as a medical student

What impressed you negatively?

just that the interviewer was 10 minutes late, but our session went for about 1 hour

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

relaxed and inviting, just be yourself

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses