Chicago, IL
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?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I thought it went pretty well and I really liked the school and would love to attend. I was waitlisted about 5 weeks later and am hoping I will still get accepted in the next few months.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why Medicine? And what specialty if you had to choose now?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I read SDN and Rush's website. I reviewed my application (secondary and AMCAS).
What was the most difficult question?
My questions were all fairly straightforward/typical, but other students were asked hypothetical/ethical questions that sounded rough.
What impressed you positively?
The facilities are nice and the students all seemed really happy with the school.
What impressed you negatively?
Not much really...I guess the high tuition, but it is to be expected at a private institution.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I could wear a regular coat, over my suit coat, and not feel underdressed...this was my first interview.. ;)
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 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?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Train or subway
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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