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University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Mobile, AL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What field of medicine have you thought about entering?
What would you do if you didn't get accepted?
Why do you want to go to medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing too interesting. The usual, why do you want to come to med school, etc.

What was the most difficult question?

One interviewer made me identify the chemical strucutre of TNT, but don't worry about studying organic, it was just a fun side question to test my knowlege. No problems.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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 a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

LaQuinta Inn off the Interstate

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

I reviewed my AMCAS application and my undergraduate research notes.

What impressed you positively?

The interviews were very comfortable and friendly. They care about your interview and presenting you in a positive manner to the admissions board.The tour was great.

What impressed you negatively?

Having to interview off campus.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I knew what hotels were good in the area and that I would have to drive to my interviews myself.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses