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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What accomplishment are your most proud of?
What specialty do you want to go into, and why?
Why do you want to attend Keck School of Medicine of USC?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think has been the most difficult part of the application cycle for you?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think about the current state of healthcare in our country
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

45

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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Double Tree Hilton Los Angeles

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

10 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?

No responses

What impressed you positively?

the medical students who eat lunch with you, give you a tour, and interview you are awesome. Additionally, Dean Arias' introductory talk was fantastic.

What impressed you negatively?

only thing - you have to pay for parking

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

how low-stress the interview day is

What are your general comments?

Low stress and fun interview day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Only one would be, if possible, to provide us with a parking pass. Most students tend to be from California and drive there. But 12 bucks isn't the end of the world.