Chicago, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How did so and so impact your life?(based on AMCAS essay)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
read SDN website. asked questions of current students
What impressed you positively?
very nice, collegial atmosphere. They stress research, but research can be anything (i.e "having a question and finding the answer")
What impressed you negatively?
The expenses! It's probably one of the most expensive medical schools.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That Chicago is really cool and that people go out into town. If I had known, I would have booked my flight to leave the next day instead of the same day, so that I could go into Chicago and see the city a little more.
What are your general comments?
Relaxed! One of most relaxing and least stressful interviews I have ever had. Really, really low key. The interveiwers really knew everything about you. Be sure to read up on your secondaries and your AMCAS, b/c they will ask questions.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
ord
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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