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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Cleveland, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Both: First step to fix healthcare system?
Faculty: What do you want to talk about? Student: Tell me about yourself.
Faculty: Why Case? Student: What do you think of Cleveland?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing, really. Both interviews were conversational and friendly.

What was the most difficult question?

How to fix healthcare system?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

CLE

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

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?

4 out of 10

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

4 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?

SDN, Case website, re-read my file, asked student host and 4th years a ton of questions, Zen meditation

What impressed you positively?

The admissions office, how friendly and enthusiastic the students were, low cost of living in Cleveland, the other interviewees (who all just seemed really happy/friendly)

What impressed you negatively?

Old med school classrooms and, I hate to say it, but Cleveland. I would go to Case in a heartbeat if only it weren't in Cleveland. So-so and vague financial aid presentation.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How much Case rocked.

What are your general comments?

The interview day was very well-organized and efficient. The atmosphere was laid back. There was a 20 minute talk by one of the Society chairs, Dr. Hainey, that really helped to break the ice.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work! You are, in my opinion, the friendliest, most efficient office in the country