Saba
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 35% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.1
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 93 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (100%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (55%)
Good (35%)
Average (10%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interviews to be relaxed and conversational, often conducted over the phone due to COVID. They appreciated the friendly and supportive demeanor of the interviewers, who allowed ample time for questions and emphasized getting to know the applicant.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Apart from the standard questions, the interview was very laid back and conversational. It was over-the-phone (due to COVID). The interviewer allowed ample time for me to ask questions and gave thorough and thoughtful answers.
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Agreeable and supportive interview
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Was interviewed by a male and female. Could not hear the female clearly so the male had to repeat to me every questions she asked. Felt weird and funny to me. Still got accepted though.
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It was kinda laid back but since I was a transfer student, it was a bit intimidating.
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It was very laid back, and it's more like a conversation.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
38 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.1 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
54% One-on-One
46% Group Interview
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File Type:
92% Open-File
8% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
SUSM-COMP interviews are an average of 38 minutes, with an average of 2.1 interviews. 54% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 8% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools based on user responses include inquiries about the applicant's motivation for studying medicine, their familiarity with the school and the USMLE, their career plans if not becoming a physician, and reasons for choosing a specific institution like Saba. Some respondents mentioned questions regarding pursuing a PhD, considering MD/PhD programs, and factors influencing their choice of medical school. It is worth noting that several responses hinted at an MMI format, possibly involving nondisclosure agreements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell me about your self and why you want to study medicine
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How did you discover, and why do you want to attend, Saba?
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What would you do if you don't become a Physician?
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What do you know about our school
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Do You know about the USMLE
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Saba University School of Medicine discussed various topics such as dealing with teamwork issues, lessons learned from volunteering, and considerations about pursuing a PhD versus medicine. The interview format may have been an MMI based on responses mentioning nondisclosure agreements, including questions about motivations for attending Saba and future career plans.
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What will keep you from attending in the applied term?
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How would you deal with someone who you are working with that doesn't pull their own weight?
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Have you thought of being a PA?
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What is one lesson you learned from volunteering/shadowing that you will use as you become a physician
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What do u know about the SABA island?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school, reviewing their application materials, reading online forums such as SDN and ValueMD, and conducting mock interviews. They also focused on understanding the school's mission and what they could uniquely offer as a candidate.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Researched the school, looked at possible interview questions
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Researched Saba (through their website and SDN), wrote out answers to typically asked questions, reviewed application (especially undergraduate research), discussed my application with a physician to see what I should emphasize during interview.
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Read about the school and found out who would be doing the interview
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Going over my application, reading SDN and ValueMD
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SDN interview feedback, read personal statement and application
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Saba University School of Medicine discussed various topics such as personal uniqueness compared to other applicants, academic strengths, financial planning for tuition, reasons for academic decisions, and qualities inspiring a career in medicine. Some respondents mentioned encountering an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements, hinting at a structured interview style with confidentiality requirements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What make you different from the other applicants? (I never know how to answer that)
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What is one of your academic strengths?
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None
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Explain your unusual academic background
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None. Was ready for all their questions.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and conversational nature of the interviews, the interviewers' knowledge and interest in the applicants, and the informative and relaxed atmosphere. Some also mentioned the school's progress, faculty-student ratio, and the enthusiasm and positivity of the interviewers. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with most applicants expressing satisfaction with their interview experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The interview felt more like a conversation
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The positive attitude of the interviewer, she was very reassuring and encouraging.
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They knew about me
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That the interviewer really knew my application inside and out
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Interviewers tried to let me know about what I was getting into in coming to the carribean.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with poor phone call quality during interviews, leading to difficulty hearing and understanding the interviewers. They also mentioned concerns about some interviewers being aggressive or unprepared, and some felt that their applications were not thoroughly reviewed. Suggestions include improving phone call connections, ensuring interviewers are well-prepared, and thoroughly reviewing applicants' materials.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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N/a
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Nothing.
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One interviewer didn't not seem to understand me as a non-traditional student
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I could barely hear the interviewer at times - It was over the phone...
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had prepared better questions and a clearer flow for their experiences ahead of time. They also noted the importance of researching details about the school and location for the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Prepared a better flow for my experiences
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Nothing.
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Nothing more
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That it was going to be so stress-free and conversational
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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally praised the admissions office for their work but recommended improving the quality of interview audio by providing better headsets for interviewers.
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Keep up the good work
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Interviewer needs to buy a better headset... It was hard to hear at times
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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ATL
100% interviewees used , SXM, Juancho Yrausquin (ATL).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by train or subway to the interview.
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7% Airplane
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7% Automobile
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57% Train or Subway
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29% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Juliana's Hotel (average ranking 10/10). (Top 1 displayed)
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Juliana's Hotel
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (33%)
Other (50%)
Student (17%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (67%)
Neutral (33%)
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