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University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

San Francisco, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 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 family.
Tell me about yourself.
What clinical experiences have you had?

What was the most interesting question?

Name your best and worse qualities.

What was the most difficult question?

Use 3 words to describe yourself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

In 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?

SFO

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?

9 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

What impressed you positively?

The unbelievable view from the library and gross lab, the happy students, the structure and support for things like research and going abroad. I liked just about everything I saw because I already loved the school and I really really hope to go there.

What impressed you negatively?

Not much.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It was really cold in the library. Drink coffee to warm up or bring a jacket that looks professional.

What are your general comments?

This school has been my number one for the start, and I would probably nearly die of sheer joy if I got accepted. I'm only exaggerating a tiny bit. Be optimistic, because they accept nearly half the people who interview. Sometimes interviewers let you know that you're a great candidate and will likely get in, but, perhaps because it was closed-file, these interviewers had poker faces so I really don't know what to expect. Anyway, if you interview on a clear sunny day, like I did, expect to melt when you see the views. Take some time to explore the fantastic city of SF afterwards, too.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses