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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What do you look for in a doctor for you and your family?
Why Iowa?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What type of medicine would you like to practice?

What was the most difficult question?

none really because I was prepared
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

4-6 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?

CID

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Motel 6 Baby!!

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

this feedback site schools's site and spoke to people from Iowa city

What impressed you positively?

the number of non-traditional students

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

they said it was only 2 standard questions but it was actually 4 - no biggie though

What are your general comments?

Some people seem somewhat affected by the interview format, I actually enjoyed it and found it to be just fine.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses