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University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, HI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

6 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?

academics
east west centre
my parents

What was the most interesting question?

ethical question

What was the most difficult question?

none of my interviewers asked me the why medicine or why this school which was puzzling.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Other

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?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

HNL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Waikiki Beachside Hostel

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Read my essays, read about the school

What impressed you positively?

the students there, they made me love the school, and of course the weather and the waves.

What impressed you negatively?

how difficult it is for non HI residents to get in

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

how absolutely sweet the people there were

What are your general comments?

it was very pleasant, like conversations. I had a great time in Hawaii mostly due to the students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses