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University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Irvine, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

and what book are you reading now?
Tell me about your research.
What do your parents do? Siblings, etc (family questions)

What was the most interesting question?

nothing really interesting, pretty typical

What was the most difficult question?

what do u think about the healthcare system in mexico (in response to an activity).
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Travelodge in Costa Mesa

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?

8 out of 10

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

6 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, looked over my apps

What impressed you positively?

everyone is so happy and so friendly. the students are normal and I can see them being my classmates. they were so great! and i got a tour of the UCI Med Center and it was great!

What impressed you negatively?

My student interviewer didnt really try to get to know me too much, she talked most of the time. The buildings and facilities on campus are pretty old.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

gosh, bring a map! i got lost trying to get there!

What are your general comments?

We went on a tour in the morning and there wasn't really much to see. Then the dean came in and we all introduced ourselves. We had a housing talk, financial aid wasn't there but it wasn't too bad. Then we had lunch and had the student interviews first. we sat outside under the trees, really laid back! Then I had my second interview with an MD at the UCI Med Center. He was great and gave me a tour of the whole hospital! It was awesome! he took me everywhere and i had so much fun! then the shuttle took us back on campus and that was it!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses