Irvine, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about yourself, why medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
That was seriously it for questions. Very conversational, low-stress.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read website, read SDN, talked with student host.
What impressed you positively?
The weather, the faculty, how happy the students are. The main medical center in Orange is brand-spanking new.
What impressed you negatively?
I just don't think the OC is the right place for me right now, I'm just not much for the beach. Buildings on campus are kinda run-down. Class doesn't seem very diverse.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How low-stress the whole thing was. The interviews were much more just conversations to see if I would fit with the school than an oral exam.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 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?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
What airport did you fly into?
John Wayne
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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