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University of Illinois College of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you involved in any more extra-curricular activities?
Tell me about your volunteer work.
What other obstacles have you had in life?

What was the most interesting question?

What would someone who doesn't like you say about you?

What was the most difficult question?

See above.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN, AMCAS (interviwers only have your personal statement), practiced interviewing, read over school website

What impressed you positively?

I found out about the many minority programs at UIC

What impressed you negatively?

The Chicago campus might be full already, also their support services aren't too strong-meaning your pretty much on your own at the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I might have to leave Chicago and go to Urbana, Peoria, or Rockford if I get accpeted

What are your general comments?

The interview was ok. Two medical students and a PhD interviewed me. Since there were a lot of people there, the interviews were limited to 30 min.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses