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Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Boca Raton, 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?

1 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?

9 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?

The interviewer only asked a couple of actual questions, and we had a conversation afterward. However, he didn't leave me room to talk! Very laid back. I can only hope he got enthusiasm and dedication out of my little chance to respond.
💬 Interview Process

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you want to go into medicine?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, review of AMCAS/secondary, thought out some specific questions (wasn't asked them).

What impressed you positively?

Fantastic clinical opportunity. Awesome simulation center. Great curriculum structure. Small class size -- very high faculty:student ratio.

What impressed you negatively?

Less diverse patient population. A car is definitely required. Boca is great, but expensive (though they downplayed it a lot).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I learned so many great things...kind of glad I had the kid in a candy store experience.
🤝 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?

8 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?

Enthusiastic

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

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes