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Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

Application Cycle: 2013-14

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

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

What was the most difficult question?

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

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...
🤝 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

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?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work! You are fantastic people.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great