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University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why UConn?

What was the most interesting question?

"Tell us a funny story." This was in a large group setting that felt somewhat like an interview, the interviewer was taking notes and had our files out as we spoke.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us a funny story. Is this why I applied to medical school? To be an entertainer?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read up on the school.

What impressed you positively?

One of my interviewers founded the medical school, and he was a nice decent guy.

What impressed you negatively?

Everyone seemed exhausted and pale. More so than at other more competitive schools.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview would last all day! It was exhausting and a lot of banalities and repetition.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

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?

Automobile