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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

9 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?

Tell me about a difficult situation.
Tell me about yourself.
Why here? Seriously, why here?

What was the most interesting question?

How many schools did you apply to? Just wasn't expecting it, but it was asked in the friendliest way possible.

What was the most difficult question?

None, very conversational and easy going.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

ROC

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?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 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?

Read everything on the website (printed it and read it on the flight). Read my PS, reviewed interview questions, mock interview.

What impressed you positively?

Attitudes of everyone here. Students sold the school HARD (good sign in my book).

What impressed you negatively?

Rochester, NY. But it was still better than I expected.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Like some sort of idiot, I screwed up my schedule and flew in the day of my interview. Mary Staie worked hard to fit me in the next day and everything (I think) worked out fine. DOUBLE CHECK DATES!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses