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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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 us about a book you've recently read.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years (after med school and residency)?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if you knew a friend in medical school had a drug or alcohol problem?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about an influential moment in your life.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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?

this website,

What impressed you positively?

Iowa seems to really care about its students. Every student I talked to said how accessible and approachable the professors are, and the quick responses from the admissions office confirmed that Iowa values its students.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Great! Very laid back. The interview was not at all intimidating, and it wasn't that weird that the interviewers could not respond during the first four questions. They still smiled and nodded, but just did not say anything.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses