Irvine, CA
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?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
we had a pretty brief tour, then had a presentation about the school's programs, housing and financial aid. we had student interviews on the lawn outside the 1st year lecture hall building and then dispersed for afternoon interviews. it was very friendly and well organized.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
detailed questions about my activities or AMCAS essay. the interview was semi-open file, which means they have your activities but not your scores. I was impressed by how carefully my interviewers had looked at my file. they really seemed to care about making me feel comfortable and getting to know me. i thought this was really nice because my student interviewer had just finished an exam and had 4 hours of class following the interview, but they still seemed really excited to meet applicants.
What impressed you positively?
the school's facilities are pristine, the students seem happy, gayle- the interview coordinator- rally tried to make us feel comfortable
What impressed you negatively?
its a little spread out, so you would need a car
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
they have pretty nice subsidized housing. the rates are really cheap for So Cal, and a lot of the units have pools or garages for cars. one apartment complex even has a private movie theater.
oh, and they provide breakfast so you don't have to eat beforehand
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What was your primary mode of travel?
Train or subway
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