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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Little Rock, AR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

-detail in-state ties -worked on a team? -leadership experience? -how did you choose which schools to apply to?
-greatest disappointment/achievement -hardest/most fun science/non-science classes -any regrets about school? -GPA, MCAT

What was the most interesting question?

If you could go to any 3 places on Earth, which would you choose?

What was the most difficult question?

If there was an applicant with credentials identical to yours, why should we choose you over him?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Student

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

6 out of 10

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

3 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I reviewed obvious questions like "Tell me about yourself." "Why do you want to be a doctor?" and "Why UAMS?"

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of faculty and administration, quality of facilities, curriculum structure

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

the interviewers' names

What are your general comments?

The interview was far more relaxed than I had expected. My interviewers were jovial and asked me very straightforward questions. The process went incredibly smoothly despite the fact that I got no sleep due to a missed flight. I drove from Dallas to Little Rock overnight!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Release waitlist rankings! Grrrrrrrr!