Baltimore, MD
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How did you arrive at your undergraduate major?
What was the most interesting question?
What was your favorite (college) class and why?
What was the most difficult question?
Tell me about the negative aspects of medicine and/or med school.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
50 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 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 over my own file(s), read school website, quiet reflection on various matters.
What impressed you positively?
Awesome facilities... great resources. Classes seem really top-notch and there is plenty of opportunities for independent study and help if you need it. Big school, lots of expansion in recent years, lots of potential for growth, friendly admissions staff. Great school for primary care, also great for research - you've got the best of both worlds here! Also, at the very start of the day you are given your itinerary and the directions are extremely clear - I had no problems finding my interview spots - and you are given tons of great info on the school.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really. Baltimore is a much nicer city than people here would have you think.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I came in around 8:20 AM, but my interviews were in the afternoon and so my day didn't really start until 11:00 AM. Not a big deal really - it gave me a chance to read the paper and I had also brought a book. I also got the chance to sit in on a lecture and that was cool. Mmmm I did get a little hungry at some point (~11 am), so it's a good idea to bring a snack, but the lunch was nice and it was given at noon. Also, you may want to bring a small water bottle with you, as you might get a little thirsty (or dry-mouthed) during your interview(s).
What are your general comments?
Everyone reports to the admissions office at 8:30 am. The building is new and extremely nice. UMB has had lots of expansion lately and the facilities are really state-of-the-art. After arriving, you get your schedule. You are randomly given two interview slots, chosen from time slots at 9am, 10am, 2pm, and 3pm. Interviews are designed to go for up to an hour. From 11 to 2, you have: a financial aid presentation, a talk with the dean of admissions, lunch with current students, and a tour of the school. Overall, it was a great day and I left with a very good impression!
📍 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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Radisson
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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