Maywood, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 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?
The interviews were relaxed and conversational. There was not a strict linear interviewing script and the questions changed depending on my answers. They really want to get to know you and understand if you would be a good fit, and if you would be happy there. Everyone--students, admissions staff, doctors--was so warm and welcoming. And so happy!!! It was a fun day and I really enjoyed myself. I would be thrilled to go to Loyola.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about yourself. What led you to Loyola today? Tell me about your family/undergrad/jobs after college. Why did you go to your undergrad? Why did you choose your major? Big focus on talking about my clinical experience, volunteer pursuits and travel abroad.
What was the most interesting question?
While in this specific x clinical situation, would you defer to a doctor or follow your own instinct if you disagreed?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, reviewed my AMCAS app and secondary app, mock inteview with advisor, mock interview with M4 friend who attends different school, talked to friends who had interviewed at Loyola, talked to current Loyola students
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing difficult. I was prepared for ethics questions but were asked--although we certainly talked about my personal values/ethics/beliefs in the context of discussing my clinical experiences.
What impressed you positively?
The real sense of mission and values of the school that permeate student life. Friendly, outgoing, happy students who are very involved in their community. Beautiful, new, well-maintained facilities. Faculty with real interest in developing meaningful mentorships with students. Also the concern of the Admissions Committee of finding the *best fit*--you're not just a number, they genuinely want to get to know you. It's clear that your interviews had really read every word of your application before meeting you.
What impressed you negatively?
While I like the values influence of Catholic Jesuit faith on Loyola's curriculum, the hospital doesn't perform abortions. I don't think it limits your rotations experience as an M3 and M4 but certainly a factor to be aware of.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing--SDN had me feeling fully prepared!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 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
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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