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Tulane University School of Medicine

New Orleans, LA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
Why medical school?
Why Tulane?

What was the most interesting question?

Why New Orleans?

What was the most difficult question?

Are you sure you want to go into medicine? Why?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

5 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?

MSY

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?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

8 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?

6 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN, browse the school's website, did practice interviews, re-read primary and secondary applications

What impressed you positively?

Non-competitive atmosphere; friendly students; superb food

What impressed you negatively?

Lack of healthy food options; urban environment

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Crawfish & beignets are DELICIOUS! Make sure you hit up French Quarter during your visit!

What are your general comments?

Show up at 8am, welcome by med students, welcome by administration, two 30-min faculty interviews before noon, one 60-min student interview over lunch, tour of school, done by 2-2:30pm

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Always give a ''recruitment speech'' to the applicants.