SDN Logo
 
 

Washington University-St. Louis School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Asked about what I did over the summer.
How my experiences have prepared me for a career in medicine.
Mostly conversational. Things on my AMCAS application

What was the most interesting question?

Got into a discussion about a subject that the interviewer and I are both passionate about.

What was the most difficult question?

None really
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

At school facility

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN interview feedback, read my secondaries for all schools, reviewed AMCAS application, school website.

What impressed you positively?

My interviewers! They were great. The school also has a lot of funding for students to pursue their interests and the faculty/staff are all about supporting their students. Low cost of living in St. Louis.

What impressed you negatively?

The students. They weren't very exciting and seemed really stressed out all the time!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That St. Louis is kind of a depressing city.

What are your general comments?

Olin Hall isn't that bad...for one night. To be honest, I can't remember much about this day except the actual interviews...

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I actually don't remember the admissions office people, just the interviewers. Be more memorable.