Tampa, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2015-16
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
6 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 is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
They asked if I could see any potential ethical problems with medical missions trips (I went on one)
What was the most difficult question?
None. Very laid back and not stressful in the slightest.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN interview feedback, read my PS/AMCAS/ secondary answers, and studied ACA tenants (although I was not asked about it).
What impressed you positively?
Such a laid back interview where they truly try to get to know you more than the words of your applications. The interviewers personally picked my file as they liked my application. They try to pair you with an interviewer that has similar interests/experiences.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The medical campus is moving to downtown Tampa.
What are your general comments?
Great laid back interview that was my best and most relaxed interview so far. Very impressed by interview day and would love to attend.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In 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?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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