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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

7 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?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

tell me about your research
tell me about yourself
why you take time off between college and applying

What was the most interesting question?

Mostly we talked about the little bit of information the interviewers did have about me.

What was the most difficult question?

Are you sure you really understand what a career in medicine entails?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Out of 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?

< $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?

3 out of 10

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

3 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 feedback, mock interview with friend, sleep.

What impressed you positively?

The school is totally student centered--the faculty and staff really seem to want the students to be genuinely happy and to enjoy their education. Also, the focus on clinical experience.

What impressed you negatively?

The town. Rochester has some nice aspects (Eastman School of Music, a pretty nice art museum) but the town doesn't have much to offer in the way of a nightlife, and the students seem to primarily socialize with one another.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Very relaxed and I came away with a good feeling about the school--they really focus on the students and produce very good doctors.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses