Farmington, CT
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me something about yourself that is telling about who you are.
What was the most interesting question?
The entire Connecticut history fact quiz (optional).
What was the most difficult question?
What is the most difficult thing you have experienced in your life?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, New England Journal of Medicine, Review AMCAS, review thesis and research I've done, talk to other docs and med students about their experience interviewing
What impressed you positively?
The campus is gorgeous! It is on a hill so when you look out you see beautiful trees and an elegant community. The administrators are friendly and very available. They make you feel comfortable. There is also a true P/F system and the curriculum is awesome. If you are truly interested in community service and receiving clinical exposure, this is the place to be!
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I knew this ahead of time, but lunch isn't until 1p and the day starts at 9:30a, so bring a light snack and drink if you tend to get hungry.
What are your general comments?
The students have a lot of school spirit in addition to the faculty. It was a long day, but well worth it because meeting everyone was a pleasure.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Nothing. The admissions office is very friendly and responds quickly. Keep doing what you are doing!
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