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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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 about yourself
what can i say to make the selection panel choose you
why rochester

What was the most interesting question?

none of the questions were original or unexpected

What was the most difficult question?

no difficult questions
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

ROC

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marketplace 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?

7 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, msar, rochester website, talked with students

What impressed you positively?

the demeanor of first year students, the hospital (huge facilities), amount of research being done as well as the school's dedication to producing empathetic physicians

What impressed you negatively?

the area, rochester is not a place you can live without a car...the area is very spread out, nothing within walking distance

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

that i would not be questioned on my research experience

What are your general comments?

positive

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses