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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to be a doctor and not a nurse, PA, etc.?
Why USC/Keck?

What was the most interesting question?

In your experience working with doctors, nurses, etc., what characteristics did you see that you liked the most and liked the least?

What was the most difficult question?

You’ve met patients who don’t speak English and have trouble accessing care. What do you think we should do about that?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

LAX

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Read SDN interview feedback, reread my primary and secondary

What impressed you positively?

Clinical experiences, of course. LA County Hospital, Keck's own medical center, Children's Hospital LA, and Norris Cancer Center are all near the school, and medical students are very active during clinical rotations.

What impressed you negatively?

High COA

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Be ready to talk about some ethical issues, especially if they are issues you have encountered during your research/volunteer/etc. experiences.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses