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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Huntington, WV

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Start from the beginning of your schooling and bring us to today. Tell us about the journey and how you got here.
What are your strengths and weaknesses.
Why this MCAT score? How did you study for the MCAT? If we asked you to take it again, would you?

What was the most interesting question?

What are your favorite books to read?

What was the most difficult question?

Why this grade in organic chemistry?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

10

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

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

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

5 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?

Read these comments, reviewed AMCAS primary application, practiced interview with roommate.

What impressed you positively?

The new facilities, extremely friendly ADCOM members, professors, and students.

What impressed you negatively?

McDonald's right across the street..

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I did not get to tour the hospital or classrooms; did so independently at a later date. Cabell Huntington was extremely busy and I even got preoccupied during the interview watching people come in. (interview was at 8AM)

What are your general comments?

Marshall University is an outstanding, closely knit community and is an excellent choice for a student who prefers a homey atmosphere.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses