University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 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?

9 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your family.

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Tell me about yourself.

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Why didn't you get in last year/how have you improved as an applicant?

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What was the most interesting question?

Was your undergraduate institution difficult/did it prepare you well?

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What was the most difficult question?

Was your undergraduate institution difficult/did it prepare you well? This question wasn't THAT difficult, but it was unexpected, and the way it was asked led me to think my interviewer had made assumptions about my college being easy.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

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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?

8 out of 10

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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Read questions on SDN, practiced answering with a friend.

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What impressed you positively?

UNC really speaks for itself; top ranked in research, primary care, and public health, and a great location. Students seem really happy and relaxed. I think this is a school where students can find happiness and satisfaction quite easily. Amount of time in class seems less than many schools (generally 8am-1pm).

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What impressed you negatively?

The interview day is not efficient; some people waited nearly two hours for their first interview and had nothing to do during this time. As for the school itself, student housing would be really nice, at least for the social experience. There was practically no mention of financial aid, even though there is a lot to talk about regarding state and federal loan repayment programs. It would be great if there was a "track program" like some schools have.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I knew this going in, but if you're reading this you might not: you will have two interviewers at UNC. One of your two interviewers will be a voting member of the admissions committee (ADCOM) and will play a key role in the decision for your application. At some schools, the interview is just another component of your application, but at UNC, the ADCOM interviewer can truly make or break your chances for getting in.

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What are your general comments?

UNC is an incredible place. The interview day might be a bit disorganized and unstructured, but don't be deceived; UNC is a top-notch institution. Here, you really find a sweet spot between location, academics, and student happiness.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Wish the interview day had less down time and was more structured. Would have preferred some more formal talks by administrators/financial aid. I don't understand why UNC's state residency form is so much more complicated than ECU's. But the admissions staff were awesome, as were the cookies!

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