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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your family
How do you feel about human cloning?
How do you like having Arnold Schwarzenegger as your governor? (I'm from California)

What was the most interesting question?

Have you ever read the Harry Potter books?

What was the most difficult question?

Do you think your undergraduate institution had an alcohol problem?
🤝 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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

RIC

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn Conference Center

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?

9 out of 10

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

8 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?

SDN, MCV website, other books

What impressed you positively?

The students and staff were very friendly and helpful.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How expensive the tuition is if you live out-of-state!

What are your general comments?

I had a morning interview which I would recommend since it gets very hot in the afternoon. My interviewer made me feel very relaxed. It was like have a casual conversation and we talked about interesting subjects. No typical questions like why do you want to be a doctor/ why MCV. Very enjoyable!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses