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University of California Davis School of Medicine

Davis, CA

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?

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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

No responses

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

10

What was the style of the interview?

No responses

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western-Med Park

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?

9 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?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed the MMI format

What impressed you positively?

The organization of the day, the student-focus, the student body, the meeting with the Outreach Dean

What impressed you negatively?

There seemed to be a large number of "role-play" scenarios which start to feel like acting performances. It is hard to judge what you NEED to accomplish in these vs what you need to TRY to accomplish, so you leave uncertain of how well you did AT ALL.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I could have smiled in my photo!

What are your general comments?

The instructions request a neutral expression, which I felt unconfortable submitting as I felt it made me look un-interested and un-excited. Another applicant had smiled in her photo and I felt like the perception that her smiling photo would convey would be advantageous over my grumpy face! Please, don't ask for a neutral face if you will accept a smile.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Request food preferences for applicants with special dietary needs