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Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research (asked very specific questions in response to my answer).
Tell me about yourself.
Where else have you interviewed? What would make you choose Stanford over any of those schools?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you think the curriculum design suits you learning style?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think will be the most difficult thing about med school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

SJC

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

School's website, read up on Scholarly Concentration, SDN, reviewed application

What impressed you positively?

Absolutely gorgeous campus, super friendly people, happy med students, good financial aid, myriad opportunities for research (in any area you may be interested in), decent on campus housing

What impressed you negatively?

Hmm, nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would totally fall in love with the school

What are your general comments?

If you can, get in a bit early the day before and check out the campus... the main quad, the Rodin sculpture garden...amazing

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

This was the friendliest, most helpful, most organized admissions staff in my experience!