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University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Irvine, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2022-23

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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?

10 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. Why UCI? Biggest strengths/weaknesses.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN, re-read my app

What was the most difficult question?

NA. Everything was very chill, casual, and a normal conversation! No curveballs

What impressed you positively?

I loved how chill the whole process was. From doing casual ice breakers in the morning, sitting through some presentations, then finishing with interviews. Everyone that I had interacted with were so friendly and welcoming. Absolutely loved both my interviewers and felt like this would be the right school for me!

What impressed you negatively?

NA

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

RELAX!!! You will do amazing!!! If possible, go to the pre-interview mixer with the current students the night before. They really set the stage for how chill and casual this interview will be, and it truly helped me calm my nerves
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 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

What is your in-state status?

In state

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great