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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Lubbock, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

Both interviews started with "Tell me about yourself, why medicine, why Tech, why Lubbock and what do you think is most important in your decision to pick a med school..."
Interviewer 1 (PhD): How did you get here, what was the process of changing your career from business to medicine. Interviewer 2 (4th year med student): I see you applied many times, why do you think you didn't get in before, what has changed, and what will you bring to Tech.
Interviewer 1 (PhD): Tell me about your research, what was your role in this research, and how do you think you have benefited from it. Interviewer 2 (4th year med student): Tell me about graduate school, what did you learn, how did it change your life.

What was the most interesting question?

If you were in the room with a patient and they asked you out on a date what would you do? What are your views on dating patients? I ended up saying that I was married and either way I would have to say no to the patient. Then he asked me what I would have done if I wasnt married, and I said that of course I would say no because it would be an awkward situation and not worth the problems it could cause.

What was the most difficult question?

There werent really any... But one interviewer did ask me about healthcare. What do you think the biggest problem in healthcare is and why?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

DFW to Lubbock international airport

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

student host

How would you rate the hotel?

0 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 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 feedback questions... Looked over my application and essays again.

What impressed you positively?

Everything. I LOVE TECH. I didn't realize how much I would really love this school until I stepped foot on campus and felt like I was at home. The students and faculty are the best part of this school. They are amazing and I think since I am a non trad student, I really fit into the vibe at Tech.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really. I love Lubbock. It kind of sucks that you have to move in the third and fourth years if you are matched out of Lubbock (into Odessa or Amarillo). But since I am married and will be buying a house when I move there, if I get in, then I will more than likely be able to stay in Lubbock.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing. I think Tech is pretty much what I thought it would be...

What are your general comments?

Our interview group was huge... There were 70-75 people interviewing that day. It was crazy. From everyone I talked to after the interviews, everyone said that their interview was great. It kind of made me worried because I am not sure if I would be able to stand out... Also, right after the interview was over, the interviewers told us that they would be meeting with the adcom to discuss us. It seems like they make decisions pretty quick, but we wont know the outcome until November 15th. That was kind of nerve racking, but its not Techs fault.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None, I enjoyed every minute of the interview day...