Chicago, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 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?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Describe a typical day in your life 15 or 20 years from now.
What was the most interesting question?
If you were queen of the country and you could do anything you want, how would you improve the health care system without raising taxes?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read through previous questions on SDN, reviewed my secondary and AMCAS application.
What was the most difficult question?
I was given a scenario of two men who needed a liver. One was a heavy drinker and the other an upstanding citizen. The heavy drinker was at the top of the transplant list. I was asked who should get the liver.
What impressed you positively?
The admin people were very nice and the professors seemed very laid back.
What impressed you negatively?
The students don't really attend class and don't seem to have much interaction with each other.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That the interview I had with the student would be the most challenging.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
$201-$300
What airport did you fly into?
Midway
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hyatt Regency
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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