Maywood, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
What's the name of the sword used in fencing? (One of the interviewers was interested in my fencing experience).
What was the most difficult question?
I wasn't really asked any difficult questions. There were some of the standard interview questions, but most of the interview was just talking about my experiences and insights on things.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ 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?
10 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?
I read current events articles, read up on new medical advancements, read over my AMCAS.
What impressed you positively?
Everybody was overwhelmingly friendly and enthusiastic. All the students seemed very happy at the school.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The interviews were not in one central location; you'll have to walk to/find each of the interviewers' offices. They do a pretty good job of explaining directions though. There is also a lot of paperwork to fill out.
What are your general comments?
The interviews were VERY conversational and the interviewers were very friendly. I had two MDs that interviewed me and they did an excellent job of making me feel at ease. I was very stressed at the beginning, but I almost forgot I was in an interview a few minutes into it.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Nothing; the day was very well planned out.
📍 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?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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