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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

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?

9 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Faculty: What is a socio-ethical problem that concerns you?
Faculty: What would you do if you did not get accepted to medical school this year? next year?
Student: What are your strengths and weaknesses with regards to learning?

What was the most interesting question?

The most interesting questions were in response to the topics we had been talking about, topics that either me or the faculty member brought up. (these questions made up most of the interview by the way)

What was the most difficult question?

Student: How will you cope with always having to be so selfless as a doctor?
🤝 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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

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, family/friend discussions of current topics

What impressed you positively?

The county hospital was amazing, the faculty doctors were excited for us to be there and were very down to earth and helpful, students and faculty seemed very happy to be part of USC.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Everyone wears a black suit for the interview.

What are your general comments?

The interview is just a conversation with brilliant but humble people who want to get to know you. What matters is that you be yourself and show them who you are.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses