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University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Irvine, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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/publication.
What struggles do you expect to face in medical school?
Why do you want to go to medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

none

What was the most difficult question?

What struggles do you expect to face in medical school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

7 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read school's website and online resources, mock interview

What impressed you positively?

The students were amazing! Everyone was really nice and willing to help. The day felt relaxed and fun. The medical school itself is making improvements including a new student center and a stem cell research lab.

What impressed you negatively?

My faculty and student interviews felt rushed.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the whole day would be so low stress.

What are your general comments?

UCI is a great school with even greater students. The students seemed like a diverse, friendly, and close group. The new facilities and research opportunities will definitely raise UCI's rankings. I truly hoped I get accepted here.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses