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Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

9 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?

I had a really great interview experience at Stanford; before I visited there it was not one of my top choices, but quickly became so. They have amazing opportunities to lower your debt by doing research and teaching, which I loved! Unfortunately I didn't get in, which was sort of surprising because I thought I hit it off well with both of my interviewers.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research experiences.

What was the most interesting question?

Asking me to explore my family background and how it has affected me.

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, school website, previous interviews

What was the most difficult question?

Honestly no difficult questions. The interviews were very conversational and specific to my file.

What impressed you positively?

The amazing facilities, how nice the admissions staff was, and the bay area!

What impressed you negatively?

I don't like how the class it so small.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That my day would be over before 2 pm!
🤝 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?

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?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

SJC

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes