Springfield, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interviews were more of an open discussion than a set list of questions. You will have one with a medical student (open file) and one with a faculty member (closed file). Be prepared for some down time between interviews depending on your schedule; I had an hour to waste and it was raining outside.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
General: Why is SIU a good fit for you? Why are you interested in SIU and how will you do with the Problem-Based Learning system?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN Interview Feedback
Reviewed AMCAS
Career Center mock interview
What was the most difficult question?
Tell me a joke. (This was the very first question asked by a medical student to ease into the interview.)
What impressed you positively?
Problem-Based Learning Curriculum and group rooms
Standardized Patients and practice clinic area
Quick responses from all school representatives with questions.
What impressed you negatively?
I didn't get to see any research labs or hear about any projects they are working on.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The admissions committee meets every first Tuesday of the month, so you should schedule your interview appropriately if you want to hear back quickly.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 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?
8 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?
I would have liked to have seen more of the facilities during the tour; particularly other buildings
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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