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Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Are you a leader or a follower?
Tell me about (this EC)?
Why Loyola? It is open-file. Your numbers are secret though (no MCAT/GPA).

What was the most interesting question?

None really...most of my interviews were conversational. Talked a lot about my ECs.

What was the most difficult question?

None really...most of my interviews were conversational. Talked a lot about my ECs.
🤝 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?

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?

9 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?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

7 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 interview feedback, school website. Read up on healthcare. Talked to my student host (highly recommended)

What impressed you positively?

The real sense of community. The gym is literally 1 minute from where you take your classes and it's ridiculously nice.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing at all.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Traffic in Chicago is rough...

What are your general comments?

Best interview experience by far. Also, only 5 people interviewed that day. Really made you feel that you were unique/special, and not just another applicant.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work! You are fantastic people.