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Florida State University College of Medicine

Tallahassee, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you fit in with Florida State University College of Medicine's mission?
Where else have you applied?
Why do you want to be a doctor? What have you done to test your interest in a career in medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

At the end of the interview: Summarize for me in 30 seconds why the college of medicine should choose you.

What was the most difficult question?

Many other students were asked ethics questions. One told me they were asked if they would perform an abortion.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Residence Inn

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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

My primary & secondary applications. They ask you alot about your application throughout the interview, they will go through every detail (grades, activities, mcats)you gave them in your application. I also read up on the school- they place a heavy emphasis on their mission.

What impressed you positively?

Amazing facilities, students truly love the school, high tech- each student gets a tablet pc and pda w/tuition, Student learning communities, professors focused on teaching students, and last year a 100% USMLE step one acceptance rate.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with FSU COM, this school surpassed all of my already high expectations.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses