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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 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?
An amazing school with a world-renowned hospital. This is my #1 (obviously).
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
For the record: I had two interviews that were each one on one.
How did you prepare for the interview?
It was my 8th interview, did mock interviews, read the Mayo website for hours, etc.
What was the most difficult question?
None really, I am who I claimed to be on my application so the interview was easy.
What impressed you positively?
1. The tuition + scholarships are crazy
2. The support of students ($5k travel stipend anyone?)
3. The Mayo Clinic was AMAZING
4. The interviewers were nice, everyone was down-to-earth and non-pretentious
5. The free time to explore was awesome and let me get to know my fellow interviewees, who ended up being really cool.
6. The gym was super nice and inexpensive (or free, I still don't know)
7. The curriculum is awesome (selectives rule!)
8. Pass/Fail grading anyone?
9. Three week orientation, get to know your classmates
10. Class size of 50 is perfect for me..... AND SO ON...
What impressed you negatively?
It was a bit cold, Rochester wasn't that nice but it's fine.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Not to worry about it. If you are honestly who you claimed to be on your application, they saw something they liked and want to know more. Show them your true colors and relax!!
🤝 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?
3 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?
5 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?
Don't change a thing. Your school and office is wonderful and friendly. You really put me at ease.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Kahler Inn & Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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