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Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Rochester, MN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

Tell me more about (blank) experience.

What was the most interesting question?

How do you think your sibling would describe you?

What was the most difficult question?

What would you do to fix the healthcare situation in your state?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

RST

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Garden Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

4 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, read school materials

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are *amazing*. Everything is brand new and in tip-top shape (that's what happens when you have money!) The students also seemed really enthusiastic and happy to be there.

What impressed you negatively?

Not a fan of Rochester, since really all there is there is Mayo. I'm a big city person, so I probably wouldn't enjoy living there.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall, positive. My interviews were a little dry, and it was hard to see any feedback from them.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses