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University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

All questions pertained to very specific aspects about my childhood, life and experiences.

What was the most interesting question?

Question in regards to my personal life experiences.

What was the most difficult question?

Question in regards to my personal life experiences.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Didn't prepare 'answers' but rather just took my time to provide fluid and coherent responses.

What impressed you positively?

The school, Reagan hospital as well as the facilities.

What impressed you negatively?

Obviously... the expensive housing. =/

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

N/A

What are your general comments?

I rather liked the format of not having to sit through monotonous presentations and what-nots. It was just straight forward, get it on and over with.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Yes, there's no fancy presentation for UCLA when you get there. Walk around instead of waiting... it