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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are your weaknesses and how have you dealt with them?
What should I know about you that isn't in your application?
Why Keck?

What was the most interesting question?

What does this painting make you think of?

What was the most difficult question?

How do you think your best friend has influenced your life?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

LAX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Dragon Gate Best Western

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Didn't prepare too much. I like to wing it. I sound like I'm acting when I prepare too much.

What impressed you positively?

Loved my faculty interviewer, the weather was incredible. The students were playing volleyball outside and generally enjoying each other's company. Each student has their own study area in a small group room.

What impressed you negatively?

Nada

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Calling to confirm your interview the day before stressed me out a little since I was traveling cross country.

What are your general comments?

Great experience, incredibly laid back. My kind of school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses