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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

How would your friends describe you?
What are some ethical dilemmas you have experienced in your life?
What is your biggest/proudest achievement?

What was the most interesting question?

What are some of the challenges you forsee in your career?

What was the most difficult question?

Ethical dilemma question, mostly because I don't have many in my life and they asked for a personal example.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

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?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

LAX

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

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?

6 out of 10

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

7 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN feedback, Keck website, talking with student host prior to interview

What impressed you positively?

A lot. The professionalism of the faculty and staff, the generally positive attitudes of the students (even on exam day...), the intelligence and thoughtfulness of the students. LA County Hospital seems like a great place to get clinical experience - you get your OWN patients as an MS3, not a level of responsibility given out at many other places I've been.

What impressed you negatively?

Los Angeles generally - it's a big city where everyone drives. Maybe you like that.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How great the student host experience would be... definitely do it if you're from out of town.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None, great job so far. Very impressed.