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Long School of Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe a difficult time in your life.
How do you deal with stress?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about the state of healthcare in america?

What was the most difficult question?

see above -- my first interview was a conversation. The second was a more traditional interview with a lengthy discussion of physician regulation and the problems of providing affordable healthcare.
🤝 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?

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?

6 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriot Residence Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

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?

I read over my personal statement and essays (the only thing the interviewers see is yoru personal statemtment and others essays as well as a list of the places you went to school). I also read up on healthcare issues and major eithical questions in medicine.

What impressed you positively?

The students were very friendly and seemed laid back and cool. I also know a few people who are students there so I felt very relaxed. Dr. Jones the dean is very nice and he gave a very encouraging explanation of the school's admissions process.

What impressed you negatively?

The facilities were outdated and a little shabby looking. There was now workout center. However, they are planning new buildings, one of them a workout center.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was a positive experience. While the facilities are not as new as other schools, the student body is great and the administration seems supportive.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses