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Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, CA

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?

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

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

I had an excellent time at Stanford, and it is my top choice. If I get in, I will definitely be there next fall.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What do you see as the weakness of your application?

What was the most interesting question?

Stanford looks for leaders, so tell me about your leadership roles.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Website and MSAR

What was the most difficult question?

Why should Stanford accept you?

What impressed you positively?

There are so many opportunities to be involved in resaerch, community service, and believe it or not make money at it. The finacial aid is incredible. Also the students seem happier with the P/F system.

What impressed you negatively?

Some of the school facilities look a little old, but the new research buildings are very nice.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

More about the COE
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

8 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?

2-3 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?

SFO

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes