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University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Madison, WI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

...tell me about x activity.
Tell me about x activity.
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

healthcare reform

What was the most difficult question?

None. The interview was extremely casual and relaxed, I really just felt like they wanted to get to know me a little better.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

9 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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

sdn, read AMCAS app, looked at school's website, talked with a friend who already interviewed there.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was extremely friendly. I was also impressed with how well everything was set up to make sure that the students succeed: learning professionals, notes for the classes were given in lieu of textbooks (received all notes at the beginning), lectures were taped, access to practice clinic with taping and discussion capabilities.

What impressed you negatively?

The fact that I had to leave my house at 5am to be there on time. Everything else was great.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the mapquest directions were not correct.

What are your general comments?

Great option for a state school. Definitely the most affordable option.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses