Mobile, AL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
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
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Overall, I think all three interviews went really well. All three asked about the diversity of my majors (bioengineering/religious studies) and about my extracirriculars.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
What was the most interesting question?
What were the similarities between the cultures of Kenya and Mexico that I noticed during my medical outreach trips?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Other feedback on the forum, review AMCAS, made outline of possible responses on note cards to get my thoughts in order
What was the most difficult question?
None. All the questions were centered around my personal statement, activities, and majors
What impressed you positively?
Students are really enthusiastic about the school. Board scores were pretty high this past year. Small class size (70). Good amount of clinical exposure in 3rd/4th years to prepare you for residency.
What impressed you negatively?
There's a slight 'inferiority' complex among some people there and they feel they have to prove why they are a good med school.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 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
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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