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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

How do you feel about abortion?
Other than the obvious (cost, availability to the poor) what do you feel is a major issue facing health care today.
Tell me about yourself / why do you want to practice medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about the news story about the woman who just had the octuplets?

What was the most difficult question?

All questions were easy
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Doubletree

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

Read SDN, reviewed "Understanding Health Policy" by Bodenheimer, read Obama's Health Policy

What impressed you positively?

The faculty and staff are extremely laid back and approachable. Everyone really loves the school.

What impressed you negatively?

The tour of the facilities seemed a little rushed, and as a result, we spent most of our time rushing around campus. The cost does seem a bit higher than other schools.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Although the admissions staff recommends on keeping your whole day free, there are only 4 - 5 hours worth of activities planned for you.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

It would be nice to have a little more time alloted for interviews. My morning interview ran a littl