Sacramento, 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?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I got there - very early - and interviewed before the orientation. Orientation was a bit random - the dean was very sincere and just speaking (without powerpoint). Then we had the tour (coudln't see the inside of classrooms b/c there were classes). Then I had my student interview, that was very interesting, easy and fun. Overall really relaxed, informative and fun.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
What was a challenge you had to overcome? (surprised myself with this answer)
How did you prepare for the interview?
didn't really
What was the most difficult question?
What is the weakest point in your application? (and i was honest!)
What impressed you positively?
the facilities, the dean, the people, the student interviewer
What impressed you negatively?
nothing, except that it takes about 5-10 years for them to finish building anything.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
that UCSF doesn't use dissection, they use prosection. I know this isn't about UCD, but I didn't know that. I also didn't know that UCD puts so much emphasis on students contributing to their own education.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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