New Orleans, LA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 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 are your general comments?
Overall, it was very good. My first interview was with the dean, Dr. McCluggage. I met him the last time I interviewed there, and he remembered me and was very interested in hearing about the improvements I've made in my application. He seemed to take a real interest not only in what I have to offer LSU as a student, but he wanted to make sure that I knew what LSU has to offer me, in terms of a medical education. It was very relaxed and stress-free... if felt like more of a ''chat'' than an interview. So, the meeting with Dr. M. was GREAT! The last two interviewers were average. I think I did well overall, some things threw me off a bit. One was open file, but I don't think the lady really read anything about me. She kept calling me by the wrong name, and seemed to focus only on the fact that I've been out of school for a few years. Also, she would ask me a hypothetical question, and I'd be in the middle of giving an answer, and she'd interrupt me and change the rules or stipulations of the situation. That kind of threw me off. The third interview was closed-file. I got an opportunity to discuss my research and other medical experience. The main thing he focused on was leadership... ''What makes you a leader in your community, school, career field?'' Overall, aside from a couple of difficult questions thrown in there, I had a good experience.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to move to New Orleans?
What was the most interesting question?
How can you contribute to the rebuilding of New Orleans?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I've been on several other interviews (with one acceptance), so I went based on previous experience. I also reviewed my AMCAS and secondary application.
What was the most difficult question?
You completed your undergrad work several years ago. What makes you think you'll easily switch gears back into ''study mode?''
What impressed you positively?
The school really is working hard to make improvements after Katrina, and the students seem very enthusiastic about working as a team.
What impressed you negatively?
One of my interviewers kept calling me by the wrong name, and it appeared to me that she didn't read very much of my file. Also, when I told her I'd already been accepted to another school, she instantly replied, ''Oh, you DON'T want to go there!'' I didn't like the way that she immediately discounted the other schools.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
There's a LOT of walking, so wearing comfortable shoes would be a plus.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
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?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Terrell House B&B (Garden District)
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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