How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What was the most interesting question?

"Why do you want to leave california and come here?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Explain my verbal score on the CATs" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"plenty of sleep and a good breakfast" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"VCU/MCV is technologically wired in every aspect. everything is on the web (i.e. course syllabi, course movies, grades, etc.) They have an excellant clinical course that spans the first 2 yrs (you will start seeing patients by the 3rd week). From what I hear this course really prepares you for the clinical half of med school. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I wish I knew this but Richmond has one of THE most highest crime and homicide rates in the nation (top 25...google for the following keywords: 'richmond crime statistics'). the few blocks near the medical campus is fine, however if you go down just a few blocks it is so ghetto. I took some time surveying the area and I swear some of the homes looked like crack houses and I'm not over exaggerating. The city literally shuts down after 8pm...there's like no one out. comin' from cali I've seen the ghettos in LA like compton, etc., but richmond makes compton look like a walk in the park. friggin' A, I highly suggest that if you come here spend some time going around richmond and you will see. an M2 told me this story of an MCV physician who was killed and thrown into the James River (south of MCV). although I was accepted, I just couldn't ignore everything I saw there. other than richmond's crime rate and junk, VCU/MCV is a great school and has a solid MD program. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"see above...and where the hell is all the mexican food? there's nothing here in downtown." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"don't worry about this, it was the easiest part of the day. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

11/12/204