Jackson, MS
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
Do you view cooking as a play or a science experiment?
What was the most difficult question?
Explain your GPA and your MCAT. (I was asked this every time.)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
50 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
this website, reading over amcas statements, practicing with friends
What impressed you positively?
Everyone was very friendly. The secretary put me at ease when I first walked in the door. The interviewers were fun to talk with. They're building a brand new hospital. The student tour guide was really fun and friendly. She showed us where all the good cafeterias and coffee stands were! Overall, every student I met looked like they were having a good time.
What impressed you negatively?
The school is not in the best part of town. There also seemed to be some miscommunication between the medical and graduate schools, but it was their first time for both schools to interview students, so I can understand a little bit.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
By walking tour they mean walking tour. Wear shoes that you can trek a mile or two in.
What are your general comments?
Interviews were fun and laid back. Make sure you have questions to ask about the school, etc., because Dr. Case will ask you for questions. They tell you they are not out to make you nervous. And medical school is medical school...you get the same education anywhere else. I wouldn't worry about trying to apply to other schools unless you are bent on going out of state because UMC seemed alright to me!
📍 On-Site Experience
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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
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