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Rush University Rush Medical College

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

5 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 are your general comments?

Their curriculum is undergoing major reform, and this will continue to occur in the upcoming years. Both my interviewers were really nice - the interview was definitely more of an interview rather than a conversation (more focused). Almost everyone I interviewed with had a great day and really enjoyed the school.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain your research.

What was the most interesting question?

I had two ethical questions. One was about a patient and one was about a colleague.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Definitely know about the school: read their website thoroughly,

What was the most difficult question?

What makes you unique from all other applicants?

What impressed you positively?

the students, the helpfulness of the admissions office -- they walk you back and forth from your interviews, which is great so you don't get lost.

What impressed you negatively?

maybe the cost of tuition and the lack of a gym

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing really - i felt pretty prepared but nervous nonetheless
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

3 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?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

Where did you stay?

Friends or family