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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

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?

8 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your work this year (I'm in my gap year).
Why medicine?
Why Rochester?

What was the most interesting question?

How did you spend your time at your undergrad institution?

What was the most difficult question?

None
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

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?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

ROC

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Country Inn & Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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, prepared for common interview questions (tell me about yourself, why medicine, etc)

What impressed you positively?

Rochester did an awesome job matching interviewees with interviewers who share their interests. I enjoyed both of my interviews.

What impressed you negatively?

Oh the number system of the medical center is super confusing. Make sure to start finding your interview locations early.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

None

What are your general comments?

The small group discussion is super low-key. Just be yourself and relax then you should be fine

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I think the small group discussion is kinda extra...