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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Newark, NJ

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What activities do you do outside of medicine?
What do you think about your MCAT scores?
What should we do about patients who don't go to the doctor until it's too late?

What was the most interesting question?

Where do you see yourself practicing medicine?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think can be done for those without medical insurance?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

SDN, read the school website, looked over AMCAS.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewer had a genuine interest in my desire to become a doctor.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Parking spots are non-existant.

What are your general comments?

The interview was very laid back. Even though it was open file, it was more of a conversation, whre we both put out ideas about healthcare. The interviewer was very honest when answering questions, and told me I would be a great asset to any medical school instead of glorifying NJMS.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses