Columbia, SC
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?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
5 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?
Overall, I had a great experience! I like that it didn't start until noon, because that gave me time to travel there that morning. The "Cookie Time" is really unique and is a neat way to meet all the ADCOM members and hopefully make a memorable impression. All the staff and students were extremely friendly. They all seemed generally happy, even though the first years had a huge test the next day. The school has a great curriculum and many resources for students. A great day!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Is healthcare a right or a privilege?
What was the most interesting question?
I am a reapplicant and I was asked to comment on why I thought I didn't get in last year and why I think I'm a better candidate this year.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, previous interviews, re-reading personal statement
What was the most difficult question?
Since you have a lower GPA, how can you convince me you can handle the med school courseload? Why did get some of the lower grades?
What impressed you positively?
The campus is really unique and very pretty. There are dedicated spaces, like a workout facility and parts of the library, just for med students. The students were all very friendly. The smaller class size makes it easy to get to know your peers. The ultrasound curriculum and equipment is very impressive. Overall a great experience. Columbia is a relatively inexpensive city to live in.
What impressed you negatively?
I honestly can't think of anything!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The interviews are relaxed and are done on neutral territory, not in the ADCOM's office, which makes it less formal. Both of my interviews seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me as a person. They also seemed extremely happy at USC.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Online secondary? Had to print it out and hand write responses!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
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