Irvine, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Everyone was very nice and welcoming. Both interviews were very conversational and relaxed. I was really impressed. I'm still wondering about the curriculum, because I think there are some changes underway. Overall the environment was very warm and comfortable.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
The student interviewer asked my opinion on one her preceptor's patient's case.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read the website, which had a lot of ''Under Construction'' links, SDN, reread my AMCAS application and UCI secondary.
What impressed you positively?
I was impressed with the sense of community, not something I was expecting to find at a UC. Everyone, students and faculty alike, seemed genuinely happy at UCI.
What impressed you negatively?
No one really wanted to answer questions regarding the curriculum directly.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
If you're driving from LA, make sure you allow OVER two hours. I left at 6am and still missed the 8am tour. The whole day is very relaxed, so there's no need to stress out.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
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