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Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would students at your undergraduate institution describe you?
Tell me about your research (MD/PhD candidate).
Tell us about your family, background, etc.

What was the most interesting question?

How would students at your undergraduate institution describe you?

What was the most difficult question?

Why is your undergraduate institution not selling you better in your committee letter? (wasn't prepared for this, as I had no idea what was in the committee letter)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

8

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

ATL

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?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed questions on SDN; reviewed school website; researched all interviewers in advance of interview (was provided with a schedule 3 days before the interview)

What impressed you positively?

The students (both current and prospective) were all super friendly. Location of the school was great and facilities were great.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

This school was amazing!!!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None. I thought the entire process was very well run and made me feel comfortable in spite of the stress of being on an interview.