Milwaukee, WI
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2011-12
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
8 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was expecting a laid-back interview based on past reports. However, both of my interviewers were quite confrontational and grilled me for the entire duration of the interview. I was continually defending my decision to pursue medicine as a non-trad. My experience seemed to be unique on this day (based on others that I spoke with) so I just wanted to let others know that it is possible to have a tough interview here. (FWIW - I was directly accepted and will be attending here, so there are absolutely no sour grapes with this feedback.)
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about a time you helped someone.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Briefly looked over my AMCAS application
What impressed you positively?
Even though I had very difficult interviews, the interviewers really listened to my responses. It felt as though there were a few points regarding me as an applicant that they wanted to probe and I feel that the did an extremely good job at being forceful but respectful. In addition, the faculty interviewer was clearly familiar with my AMCAS application as they asked some very insightful followup questions regarding my PS.
What impressed you negatively?
The M4 student that interviewed me was openly condescending. Since this attitude did not mesh with my previous experiences with people associated with MCW, during the interview I forced myself to believe it was an affected persona they assumed.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That while most people report that they have laid-back interviews, it is possible to have a very hard one. If you are one of these people, don't feel singled out because it does not mean that your application is doomed.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 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?
9 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?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Home
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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