Huntington, WV
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 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
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What led you to want to be a doctor?
What will you do if you don't get into MUSOM?
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me about an experience where something bad happened or you had a struggle, and how did you deal with it or overcome it.
What was the most difficult question?
In 4 sentences, why should admissions take you?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
55 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?
8 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?
Mock Interview. Answered sample questions well in advance. Practice out loud with myself. Help from family. Read over AMCAS and essays written.
What impressed you positively?
How friendly everyone was. Cindy and the two interviewers were very helpful in providing information and answering questions.
What impressed you negatively?
I did not get a full tour of the school and the neighboring buildings. I was just given the description; it would have been nice to be given an official tour.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How laid-back the interview would be. I was freaking out beforehand, but the friendly atmosphere was encapsulating; then I felt comfortable.
What are your general comments?
Don't freak out. It's more like a conversation. Have fun and be yourself.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Awesome experience. Water provided. School info in folder and MUSOM blanket given to each applicant
📍 On-Site Experience
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 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?
Friends or family
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