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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

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?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

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 are your general comments?

Overall it was very laid-back. The interview is a little odd in that the during the first four questions, which all interviewees receive, the interviewers cannot comment or respond in any way. After that, it becomes more like a conversation and you get a chance to ask questions.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to go into medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What were the best and worst experiences of your college career?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked at studentdoctor.net, looked over the school's website, reviewed my application

What was the most difficult question?

None...all of the questions were very straight-forward.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of the students and staff

What impressed you negatively?

The cost for out-of-state students
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Heartland Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes