Maywood, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Come 30 min early. It seems like everyone knows your interviewing. Its really odd a lot of people come up to you and say hi. Since it was the first day of interviews it seemed like everyone was staring. When you come to the office they hand you your schedule and paperwork. They give you detailed info on how to meet your interviewers. You get a tour and lunch. The tour was quite informal, but relaxing and cool. I'd easily be happy there. Even though its not quite pass/fail its a really great environment. Also, the medical school isnt isolated from the hospitals. They are all interconnected. In fact physicians, surgeons, nurses, etc all walk through the medical school and interact frequently with students. Everywhere you look you see doctors. Its a really cool feeling. Plus, the doctors are quite down to earth and cool. Many came up to us. Lastly, we met with Dean Jones. He is a cool guy, and really knows a lot about you. Overall, a fun but long day.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Researcher: Why Loyola, How do you think doctors use science and analytical skills to practice. We mostly had an informal discussion about science and how it pertains to medicine.
What was the most interesting question?
How does your dad feel about healthcare today
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read Schools website thoroughly, read materials sent, Went through SDN, looked up healthcare topics and ethical questions
What was the most difficult question?
How do doctors use analytical skills to practice medicine?
What impressed you positively?
Loyola obviously has a fantastic environment. The facilities are topnotch. The Gym of course is out of this world. You really feel like your in a community. Most students agree that M1 really isnt too bad, they ease you in. The interviews were very laid back and conversational. Lastly, Loyola is at the top in clinical training and resources. They have all the gadgets necessary to train you.
What impressed you negatively?
I wish there was like a central presentation to sell the school more. Both my interviewers were late, however not really bad cause you cant blame them theyre busy people. Both didn't really know my file, but I didn't mind since it made the interviewer more interested in knowing about me.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That I wouldn't be asked any ethical questions or many typical questions.
🤝 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Perhaps a group presentation on what the school is about, basic info, would be nice. Try to sell the
📍 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
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