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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center School of Medicine

Winston-Salem, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

List some leadership experiences you've had during your undergrad years.
Why did you choose your undergraduate institution?
Why should we choose you over the other candidates?

What was the most interesting question?

Teach me something. What would you think if America required two years of military service from its citizens/what would you think if we reinstated the draft? What are your thoughts on global warming? (Because I mentioned a book about global warming)

What was the most difficult question?

What would you think if America required two years of military service from its citizens/what would you think if we reinstated the draft?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

4 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 over my application, SDN, read about Wake in med school guides

What impressed you positively?

The sense of community among both students and faculty, the good reputation, the anatomy lab, the incorporation of high technology in the curriculum

What impressed you negatively?

The city of Winston-Salem

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was very laid back and informal. The fifteen minutes goes by quicker than you realize, make an effort to hit on the strong points you want to make before time is up. In general, though, it's a very pleasant interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses