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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you feel doctors have to much power for them to handle?
Do you think your involvement in these organizations has really changed you?
Given that you are accepted at all of your schools, what factors would you use to decide where to attend?

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you think some people don't believe in evolution? ( evolution is my field of study)

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you think some parent refuse to vaccinated their children based on unproven beliefs that it allows them to be more prone to autism and other disorders?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

10 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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

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?

10 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, U of R website, read a book on interviewing

What impressed you positively?

pretty much everything...great school, good facilities that are connected to hospital, and most importantly happy students

What impressed you negatively?

Didn't get a chance to sit in on any classes

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How relaxed the interview was going to be...could have gotten a whole lot more sleep at night

What are your general comments?

I am in love with this school. I love being in a place with seasons and a body of water for rec.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Both my interviews were scheduled during the only times that classes were taking place and was ultimately unable to sit in on any.