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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions β–Ό

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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
πŸ’¬ Interview Questions β–Ό

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your experience abroad.
What was the last thing you read?
What would you do if you had a whole day free?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could be anyone, in any time, place, who would you be?

What was the most difficult question?

none were difficult, very conversational
🀝 Interview Format and Logistics β–Ό

How long was the interview?

45 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
πŸ“ On-Site Experience β–Ό

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
βœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions β–Ό

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?

interviewed elsewhere

What impressed you positively?

the students! they were fantastic, nice, intelligent, gregarious, diverse, interested in their classes, community work, etc., the faculty, how involved they were with the students. overall it seemed like an incredible place to be and learn and practice medicine.

What impressed you negatively?

the traffic!!!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

that USC runs the LA county hospital - talk about hands-on experience! the clinical preparation is incredible.

What are your general comments?

GREAT! SUPER impressed. I have no idea why people don&Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;β€ž&cent;t like this place. The facilities were great, clean, beautiful. Of course it&Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;β€ž&cent;s in a bad area, but you barely feel it on the campus. The staff was great, the students so happy! Really happy! And they had lives! Gregarious, fun, intelligent, well-rounded students. VERY diverse. Office of diversity was great, really open. Faculty interview went exceptionally well. We were well suited for the interview and spoke for about an hour and a half &Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;€œ it was fantastic, definitely the type of professor/doctor I would want as a mentor. The curriculum is great &Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;€œ especially the ICM &Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;€œ they have patient contact (taking histories) from the 3rd WEEK on&Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&Acirc;&brvbar; Integrated systems course &Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;€œ don&Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;β€ž&cent;t have biochem alone. Student interview was incredibly relaxed. Someone I could really hang out with &Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;€œ all the students were fantastic. Very informal &Atilde;&cent;&acirc;β€š&not;&acirc;€œ he wore basketball shorts. Would love to see them next year ?.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses