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Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Dayton, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2013-14

⭐ 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?

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?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Very laid back interview day. Be prepared to speak about your AMCAS experiences, research, your personal statement, the ACA, why medicine, why Wright state, why you're the best candidate. Be sure to have an explanation for any bad grades or low sections on your MCAT. Also, be open and speak to the medical students and staff you see in the building!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your community service? Anything else? Anything else? (Pretty much had to speak about all the community service I have done on my AMCAS. If you have any extra that isn't on there, speak about it too.)

What was the most interesting question?

If you have done research, be able to explain it.

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN interview feedback. Coming up with responses to the most popular questions on SDN. Researched the schools website. Spoke to current students about the interview process.

What was the most difficult question?

I'm a non-traditional student, so speaking about the specifics of experiences that happened close to 10 years ago slipped me up a little bit.

What impressed you positively?

The facility. It was just built a couple years ago so it's very nice. They are also building a huge neuroscience building next to the medical school. Everyone was very hospitable.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How low stress the day would really be.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

5 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 had a great experience at Wright State. One of the best admissions offices in the country.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great