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Saint Louis University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 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?

What do you do outside of academia,or what do you do for fun?
What do you think of the NHL starting again this season?
Why St. Louis University?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think med school will be like while having a family? (I'm married with children.)

What was the most difficult question?

What are three good characteristics that a physician should have?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

7 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Baymont Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 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?

Read SDN, went over my AMCAS application

What impressed you positively?

The staff and faculty were very nice, and the students seemed to like it there. The philosophy with which they teach their students medicine.

What impressed you negatively?

The fact that the school is right down town, and there is very little parking.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The whole parking issue. If you call the school beforehand they can tell you where to park. (only $5 for the whole day.)

What are your general comments?

It is a very laid back and unstressful day. My interview was in the afternoon, so my first event was the tour. The facilities are okay to other schools I've seen, but the Eddie simulator was cool. (you'll see it on the tour for sure.) Then there was a luncheon with some students and faculty. They give short presentations about the school while you eat. Beware that some of the students there are actually on the admissions committee. After that those who already interview leave, and then those who have afternoon interviews wait together. (there were about 10 of us.) I interviewed with Dr. Swierkosz (or something like that) He is the dean of students at the med school. He is very nice and conversational during the interview. He really seemed to want to get to know me as a person. Overall it was a good experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses