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Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Is there anything you learned about the school on your tour that impressed you?
What are some examples of accidents your family has had? (I had said in my personal statement that I come from an accident-prone family)
Why did you decide to play the viola?

What was the most interesting question?

If we were to ask your older brother what your strengths are, what would be say? If we were to ask your younger brother what your weaknesses are, what would he say?

What was the most difficult question?

You say you want to be a surgeon. Do you really understand what a surgeon's responsibilities are?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

7 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?

< $100

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?

6 out of 10

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

7 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?

Re-read application, read about health care

What impressed you positively?

The students were soooo friendly. So many people stopped to chat with us while we were waiting to be interviewed.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing...

What are your general comments?

I'm a sophomore, applying through an early application program my undergrad school (William and Mary) has with EVMS. This was my first experience at a med school, but it was really great. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and really set me at ease.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses