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Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Boca Raton, FL

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?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Considering all of your traveling and international experiences, will this place be too small for you - will you be happy at this school?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your (research experience/honors thesis/other major activity)?

What was the most difficult question?

none in particular
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

55 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

Two

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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Fort Lauderdale

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Wyndham Garden Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

6 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practice questions in my room; read through my own AMCAS and secondaries; read through everything on their website; google searches.

What impressed you positively?

The school's impressive curriculum. The school's impressive small class size. The friendliness and community in all the faculty and hospital workers.

What impressed you negatively?

Tuition. Especially for out-of-state. . .

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing really.

What are your general comments?

This is an outstanding school. It is new and the Class of 2015 will be its Charter Class but I think it's name and reputation will be quite prominent in the near future of medical education.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Very impressive curriculum and M.D. program.