Indianapolis, IN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Do you plan on retaking the MCAT? Answer: No, because I do have an acceptance somewhere else (only took the MCAT once). Had that not been the case, my answer would definately be yes.
What was the most interesting question?
If I thought it was possible through the integration of the 9 competencies to teach people how to be compassionate to patients.
What was the most difficult question?
What the difference was b/w nursing and medicine. I though it was tough b/c I didn't expect this question at all.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
1
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
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?
SDN, IU website.
What impressed you positively?
The diversity of students that were interviewing.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing
What are your general comments?
I was interviewed by Dr. Duoung (sp). He is a very nice anatomist. I was an in-state applicant and was invited for an interview despite my low MCAT. I was told flat out that it would probably be detrimental to my acceptance. I was told this in a very tactful and nice way. He said he would still present and argue my case with the admissions committee. I appreciated the honesty and the professionalism offered to me. Everything else on my application seemed A OK. In a way, it makes me wonder why they invite candidates who are in-state with low MCATs for interviews if they really don't stand a chance in being accepted based upon the MCAT alone--unless it some agreement b/w the state for funding. Either way, may the best man or woman win and if it comes down to the MCAT, guess I'm out. :) I would still have to be fair and honest to say, that IU is a great school and the admission staff is very nice and welcoming.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Super 8 on S. Emerson
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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