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  • University of Rochester School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Rochester, NY
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 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)?

"Why here? Seriously, why here?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about a difficult situation." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about yourself." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How many schools did you apply to? Just wasn't expecting it, but it was asked in the friendliest way possible." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"None, very conversational and easy going. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read everything on the website (printed it and read it on the flight). Read my PS, reviewed interview questions, mock interview." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Attitudes of everyone here. Students sold the school HARD (good sign in my book)." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Rochester, NY. But it was still better than I expected." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Like some sort of idiot, I screwed up my schedule and flew in the day of my interview. Mary Staie worked hard to fit me in the next day and everything (I think) worked out fine. DOUBLE CHECK DATES!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you use?

ROC

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

09/15/2006

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

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

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