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Wayne State University School of Medicine

Detroit, MI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ 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?

4 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

They seemed very interested in the specifics of my life - where I'd lived, my family, details on my ECs, etc.
Why didn't you apply as economically disadvantaged?
Why were your grades low during undergrad? What changed in your postbacc?

What was the most interesting question?

What pushes your buttons - what kinds of things make you angry?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me why you would be a good medical student and a good physician.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

DTW

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?

4 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read SDN Interview Feedback, that's it.

What impressed you positively?

SO. MANY. HOSPITALS. Lots of housing right by the med center. Basically, if you live here you will be able to walk to everything that matters for 4 years.

What impressed you negatively?

Detroit's reputation is overblown...but it's not entirely undeserved, either.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They are very willing to accomodate interview dates. I mentioned some travel logistics issues I had had, and the admissions staff said that they wished I had called and told them because they would have been more than willing to adjust the timing to help me out.

What are your general comments?

I was definitely impressed by this school, more than I had hoped to be. The only doubt I have moving forward is the very high OOS tuition. They definitely don't try to shock and awe you during the interview day. They're more of a "here is what we are and what we've got - take it or leave it" style, but the interviewer was very nice and the students were very forthcoming. I actually appreciate this, personally...it's a bit more of a 'real' look.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None