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Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Rochester, MN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

Any reservations about Mayo? Concerns?
Tell me about yourself.
Who is your role model?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about a time when you disagreed with someone or something. How did you work that out?

What was the most difficult question?

What would be your one-line "About Me" section on your Facebook page 20 years down the road?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

5th Avenue Inn and Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

3 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN questions, read Mayo Med website

What impressed you positively?

The opportunities as a medical student that affect your success in residency and in your career- selectives, publication of research, etc.

What impressed you negatively?

They stated that for the class matriculating in 2014, they will be changing the financial aid structure. It will begin to be need-based as opposed to "everyone gets everything"...not sure how this will affect the fact that most Mayo med students currently get most of their tuition covered.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Bring a jacket. Part of the tour is above-ground (not in a subway) and it will be freezing.

What are your general comments?

Bring a pair of flat shoes, ladies! The walking tour is done quickly and covers a lot of ground.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses