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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

it was wonderful! I fell in love with this school!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

It was extremely conversational in both interviews. Mostly the questions weren't particularly interesting because they weren't trying to catch you in anything, they all stemmed from the converation and they were really trying to get to know you.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read this site, looked over their curriculum, practiced questions, read over my research

What was the most difficult question?

I want you to come here, but I need to convince the other 23 members of the committee, what should I tell them to convince them?

What impressed you positively?

the students seems extremely happy, the curriculum seems amazing, especailly the early clinical! the hospital was HUGE and the facilities were great - there was an awesome children's hospital. the faculty really seemed to care

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, i didn't even hate the city!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

there is a TON of downtime. they have Deaf wellness outreach programs.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

ROC

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes