San Francisco, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I knew going into this interview the reputation of UCSF but was constantly reminded of it throughout the day. The students seemed really nice but I could definately tell that there is competitiveness between students. I was sick on my interview day and could not stop coughing during my interview which was a big distraction
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Who is your favorite Giant's player (I really like the giants but choked during this question)
What was the most difficult question?
What do you think about funding for abusive men to get counseling instead of abused women
What impressed you positively?
The kindness of admissions staff really helped reduce any anxiety
What impressed you negatively?
The constant reminder that UCSF is a top medical school and the other interviewees seemed very snobbish
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Students told us that by 3rd year it is really necessary to have a car which makes it difficult in SF
🤝 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
5 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?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
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