Newark, NJ
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?
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?
4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was given the option to have a second interview with a student, so I actually had two 40 minute interviews, but most people don't interview twice. The student interviewer said that the idea is that a student will better be able to judge how well someone will fit into the student body. I have no idea how much say the student has, or how chances are influenced by having the second interview.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why not veterinary medicine? (why medicine?)
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN interview feedback, UMDNJ website, briefly read over US, England, and Canada health care policies
What was the most difficult question?
If your parents were here, what would they say you need to improve on when you start medical school? (asked by student interviewer)
What impressed you positively?
Strong emphasis on clinical work in first two years, excellent volunteering opportunities (and rewards to students who participate), students seemed happy and cooperative
What impressed you negatively?
Facilities weren't top of the line, Newark is sketchy
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Interview was relatively laid back, it takes some time to find parking
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 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?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 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?
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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