Sacramento, CA
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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Interview didn't really affect my opinion of the school, but there were some small snags, but also some pleasant surprises, like my faculty interviewer.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Because medical school is an extremely difficult process, how have you prepared for the challenges?
What was the most interesting question?
Not so much a question, but both interviewers suggested I go elsewhere at some point, although I don't think they were trying to be discouraging.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Previous interviews, SDN
What impressed you positively?
My faculty interviewer was very engaging and he really made me feel welcome, and kept paying me compliments about my accomplishments, despite having never looked at my file previously. The med ed building is a sight to behold, very impressive. The dean of admissions is awesome.
What impressed you negatively?
The resignation by the admissions team to the fact that their electronic process has been and will go so roughly. The cost of tuition has gone up significantly. More along the lines of the electronic process, the fact that it was supposed to be an open file interview but it became closed file due to issues with downloading my file. It seems like something they should have dealt with long before scheduling interviews.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Closed file interviews. No tour of anatomy lab or gym.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Electronic issues are no excuse for sending out e-mails cancelling interviews just a few days before
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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