Rochester, MN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Ensure that your answers focus on the patient and a physician's service to society at all times, even if indirectly.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is your greatest weakness?
I would counsel every applicant to have an answer prepared for this question at any school.
What was the most interesting question?
Rate your humbleness on a scale of 1-10.
...talk about a catch-22. :)
On the upside, I had a funny answer prepared since this question was asked in previous years.
How did you prepare for the interview?
I had been to a 5 interviews before, so I did not worry about preparing as much. (even though it was my top choice!)
If you have not been to an interview before, I would suggest doing a mock-interview with your school's career services department.
What was the most difficult question?
Compare the government's intervention in trans-fats and smoking.
What impressed you positively?
Mayo's support of its students is unparalleled, and its facilities are mind-boggling.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I have spent lots of time at Mayo, so nothing surprised me or anything. If you have not been here before, look at the website extensively and really understand Mayo's core principles.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 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?
More info on the pre-interview time line would be helpful.
📍 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
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
I would recommend staying with my family :)
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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