University of Texas at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2018-19
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
7 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
MS4: This is entirely to see if you'd be a good fit with the culture here. You'll basically guide this entire interview. What would you like to talk about? (I ended up asking him about Long culture, balancing a family and medicine, and some generic stuff)
What was the most interesting question?
What's your plan? What do you want to do with your entire career?
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing. Long was very focused on making it relaxed/conversational
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
0 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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. read the school's website and mission then took good notes during morning presentations
What impressed you positively?
The culture 100%. Also, the step resources/time off is incredible. (one week off before exams!)
What impressed you negatively?
Vague on their step scores, but honestly I believe they will help students reach their goals.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How relaxed it would be!
What are your general comments?
Incredible program, great interview experience
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Add the fitness center to the tour
📍 On-Site Experience
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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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