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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, VA

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?

9 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?

give me a specific example of a clinical case you have observed
how do you like charlottesville
is there your first interview? where else do you have interviews?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you feel about moving to Charlottesville? (i went to college at Chicago)

What was the most difficult question?

second interviewer asked me some really pointed/detail questions which i think i handled well. However, his lack of facial expression kind of descouraged me quit a bit.
🤝 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

cho

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

alexander's house, a youth hostel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 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?

sdn, read uva website

What impressed you positively?

the campus of UVA is beautiful. The med school is a bit old, but i enjoy its historical atmosphere. also, the students have such comradery spirit which i think is fantastic.

What impressed you negatively?

the students are very laid back (i'm not a cutthroat person, but they are very very laid back). also, the tour guide sort mentioned about the low attendence rate of the classes. i assume that is because the lectures aren't all too exciting.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

charlottesville is very country. i don't know if i can handle four years there and not get bored.

What are your general comments?

it was a really enjoyable experience. the lunch desert was the

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses