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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a situation where you had difficulty working with a group and how you handled it?
Tell me about a situation where you had difficulty working with an individual and how you handled it?
Why VCU? Why Medicine? Research? Updates? Leadership? Clinical? Just the usual interview questions.

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your hobbies.

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing difficulty. Explain this GPA. What will you do if you are not accept?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

Byrd

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Double Tree

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Classic interview prep.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was very nice and the new medical school building is awesome.

What impressed you negatively?

The campus is surrounded by some rough neighborhood so you might run into some trouble with the homeless.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How wonderful the staff would be.

What are your general comments?

Loved VCU! Would love to attend!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I would have love to get an interview package or know who my interviewer ahead of time.