Gainesville, FL
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?
3 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was a long day, but everyone should go in expecting that. Buy special soles for your formal shoes (I bought gels, I recommend them). Even with the special soles I was tired after two hours of tours. I can't really explain why I really liked this school, I just did. They try to make everything as relaxed as possible so that you can be yourself. The professors seem to love-love-love-love what they do (even if one of them is a walking cure for insomnia).
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Imagine your perfect day as a doctor (in your specialty)...how is it like? How do you being your day? etc.
What was the most interesting question?
Imagine an IDEAL day in your job as a doctor (in my stated specialty). Describe to me what you are doing.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Re-read my applications and essays, SDN, read their websites, call up hotels, etc.
What was the most difficult question?
They didn't really ask me any difficult questions, but many of the questions required time and thought.
What impressed you positively?
I LOVED THIS SCHOOL! The mindset, attitude, and heart of this school really appealed to me (I had awesome interviewers as well). I was very impressed and the rumors that I heard that this school was top-notch was justified to me.
What impressed you negatively?
The two tour-guides seemed to be winging the whole thing. It wasn't really planned. One of the poor guys was worn out from an exam (I said his attitude was ''neutral'' but he was very nice and very open to questions and he obviously loves medicine).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing. I was prepared because I was gellin' the whole interview (that helped a lot!). Heaven have mercy on that poor girl with 4 inch heels...walking for two hours!!!!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 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?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
La Quinta
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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