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Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Tell me about your parents.
Tell me about your research.
Why do you want to practice medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What attribute would you bring to a small group?

What was the most difficult question?

What attribute would you bring to a small group?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

1) SDN 2) Website 3) Emory Secondary Application

What impressed you positively?

Great facilities, gorgeous campus, friendly students who came up and introduced themselves all throughout the interview day.

What impressed you negatively?

Curriculum still needs to get organized.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You need a car to get around Atlanta.

What are your general comments?

The interview atmosphere was very relaxed. The interviewers and admissions officers emphasize a laid-back environment so that they can really get to know you. Emory has some of the nicest facilities I have seen. The interview was more of a conversation than an interrogation. The tour shows you every aspect of the school: Grady Hospital, the medical school building, the campus. Definitely more fun than I expected.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Provide more food, other than cookies, in the waiting area when people are waiting for the day to st