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University of California San Diego School of Medicine

San Diego, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

tell me about your mcat physical sciences score?
tell me about your time with the marine corps?
why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

Are you a USC fan?

What was the most difficult question?

none really
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

9 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

holiday inn express

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

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?

UCSD website, MSAR, AMCAS, secondary, conversation with current students, read up on my research, current events, went through ethical questions

What impressed you positively?

the faculty, students, and lack of competition i was told to dread about the students at UCSD...and the freedom students have in selecting electives starting year one.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, i would love to attend this school

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

the day was great, we did get a box lunch, but the weather was gorgeous and it was easy to get along with everyone on the campus, including my interviewers

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses