How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

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

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

"How did you decide to go to (my undergrad)?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What makes you think you'll be a good physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"what do you mean by cultural competency? why is this important? why should I bother?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"imagine you're the surgeon general. how would you solve obesity?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"read website, thought of questions, took a yoga class day beforehand." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"very nice facilities, amazingly large hospitals. first year is pass/fail. there seem to be a lot of resources for students to study abroad/do research, etc." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"other interviewees seemed young and immature, I only had one loooong interview (nearly two hours!). The focus on research, research, research got a little old. I wanted to know more about my clinical time. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The financial aid process is pretty demanding- they take into account both biological parents' incomes, even if one of your parents was not part of your life. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, a very nice day. Admisssions staff are friendly and organized. Student schedules vary- you may have two itnerviews in the mornign, and a tour in the afternoon, or one before and after lunch. Lunch is on the top floor of the tallest building with an amazing view. " Report Response

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 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?

STL

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2006

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

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

6 out of 10