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 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?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"How would your friends describe you? How would your enemies describe you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What are some of your experiences that have prepared you for medical school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Why do you want to come to USC?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Can you explain Calvinist theology to me? (asked because I attend a Calvinist college)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"If you were going to develop a screening test for condition X, what would you do to create a good one?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, read my essays and personal statement, looked over the USC curriculum" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The student, administration, and faculty were all extremely friendly. And, the lunch was AMAZING!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The city of Los Angeles. Not the most beautiful place in the world." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That is was going to rain. :(" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It was a great day. I finished my interviews in the morning, so then I went on my tour, had a delicious lunch and was done by 1:00pm. My faculty interview lasted for almost 90 minutes and was very conversational. He asked me to describe my experience in college and asked follow up questions from there. He was very friendly and welcoming. My student interview was very casual (we sat outside on a bench) and lasted for about an hour. Neither of my interviewers had anything in front of them while we talked, so it felt much more relaxed. Two very friendly students took us on a tour of the campus and LA County Hospital and then to lunch. They were helpful and answered our questions honestly. Overall, I was very impressed with the program and the school, but I'm still hesitant to move to LA..." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/27/2004