Shreveport, LA
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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 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 is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
What was the most interesting question?
The interview was more of a conversation than a laundry list of questions so it's hard to pinpoint one. They were truly interested in getting to know each applicant so every interview ended up focusing on different things.
What was the most difficult question?
Overall the questions were just about me so they weren't difficult, but I did get asked if there were any doctors whose research or accomplishments I admired.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
20 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 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?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
I read this site and reflected on why exactly I wanted to be a doctor and what direction I want to go in my life.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty and students impressed me with their enthusiasm and hospitality.
What impressed you negatively?
nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Friends told me, but I didn't believe until I got there that it is really a stress free day and nerves only get in the way of them getting to know you.
What are your general comments?
Ms. Hatcher is awesome.
📍 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?
4-6 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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