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West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Morgantown, WV

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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed. The school is constantly improving, and the faculty seems genuinely concerned with their student's educations. People were very friendly and open. You have a tour, lunch, and interview, very simple. I kind of wish they went over financial aid, if only briefly.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why WVU?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read my essays, ethics UW

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing

What impressed you positively?

The school was new, hospital was excellent, cost of living very cheap, students were enthusiastic, lots of outdoor activities, excellent quality of education, open door faculty, and so much more!

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really! Some people might not like living in a small town, but that's my thing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview is very laid back, they just want to get to know you. No ethics questions for me.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Financial aid presentation would be great.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

PIT

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes