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University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

3 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would your friends describe you?
What do you do for fun?
What was the most important lesson you took away from your experiences abroad?

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you think [my undergrad institution] was initially reluctant to establish a medical school?

What was the most difficult question?

What three outstanding qualities about you should I take back to the admissions committee?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

5 out of 10

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

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

2 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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

talked to current students i knew, SDN and undergrad interview reports

What impressed you positively?

curriculum, clinical opportunities, cheap for in-state!

What impressed you negatively?

only two weeks to study for step I?!, isolated location - suburban and completely separate from the main UConn campus, small class around 65-70% female

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

UConn can be a good financial deal for in-state students but I did get a sense that you &quot;get what you pay for&quot; in terms of resources and opportunities.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses