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University of Minnesota Twin Cities Medical School

Minneapolis, MN

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?

9 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?

Describe an ethical situation you encountered and how you handled it.
Describe what exposure you have had to diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Why the U of MN?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about... (about to talk conversationally about your PS and secondary essays)

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a conflict you had with a friend
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

55 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

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?

9 out of 10

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

10 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, interview feedback, reviewing application and school website

What impressed you positively?

The main room for the interview day was very nice and had plenty of snacks and beverages. The admissions staff was very kind, as were the interviews. Very relaxed.

What impressed you negatively?

I would have liked to see more of the campus.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How relaxed the interview would be (especially the faculty interview in my case). I am glad I didn't spend more time prepping, because it really isn't needed.

What are your general comments?

This is a fantastic school! Can't wait to (hopefully) matriculate next fall!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses