San Diego, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
8 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Great presentation at the beginning – clearly explained application process and dates that pertained to our interview date (such as adcom’s next meeting). 45 minutes. First interview, in international health building, with a clinical professor. Asked a lot about grades, took a lot of notes. Seemed interested but formal. Second interview, PhD – professor of lung physiology. Asked much more personal questions. Very interesting curriculum – anatomy in the second year. Spend a LOT of time in class.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
At what time in your life were you your happiest? Your most frustrated?
How did you prepare for the interview?
read all about UCSD, looked at SDN, reviewed my application
What impressed you positively?
location! New facilities, diversity in hospital opportunities.
What impressed you negatively?
The time spent in the classroom and the student vibe - they didn't seem happy.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
nothing.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
SAN
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Radisson
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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