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West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Morgantown, WV

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

MedStay is great! I would suggest everyone take advantage of it! It really gives you a step up and some additional insight!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Asked about my MCAT--if I plan to retake & how I prepared for it.

What was the most interesting question?

How do you see yourself practicing medicine in 10 years?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read school's website, my applications, SDN, read healthcare and ethics books (not necessary for this interview), semi-mock interviews with friends

What was the most difficult question?

More awkward than difficult... -Why didn't you apply to the DO program at your undergraduate institution? -What other schools are you applying to?

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was really genuine and nice. The facilities in the hospital seem really nice--a lot of them are new. It's just a really friendly atmosphere.
🤝 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 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?

9 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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes