Columbia, SC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I really learned a lot from talking to the 2nd and 4th year students during lunch. They are more than willing to answer your questions, if you ask.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is the strongest/weakest part of your application?
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me about a time you disappointed your parents...
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, mock interviews, and knowing my application
What was the most difficult question?
Questions about MCAT or B's. How did you feel about it ect...
What impressed you positively?
The staff was really laid back and helped you feel as comfortable as possible.
What impressed you negatively?
I personally didn't love "cookie time." It was a great opportunity to meet all of the admission committee members. However, it was very awkward and you feel like you are interrupting everyone else to get a chance to talk to them.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Know an interesting fact about yourself (that you would want them to remember you by) that is NOT on your application :)
🤝 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?
6 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?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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