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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

HBCU

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself?
What research or issues relating to healthcare and the underserved are you interested in?
Why Drew?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could be the president of a non profit organization, what organization would that be? And why?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think is a positive about America's healthcare system today?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

7 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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?

School website, previous interviews, SDN.

What impressed you positively?

All the med students were enthusiastic about the school. They couldn't stop saying how much they loved Drew.

What impressed you negatively?

I wish we could have toured one of the hospitals or clinics affiliated with the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I didn't know that as a student at Drew you are required to write a Thesis statement. (The students seemed interested and excited about their research).

What are your general comments?

The medical students and admissions staff were extremely informative and welcoming. The interview day itself was short compared to other interviews. (We only went until noon).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses