Rochester, MN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interview experience at Mayo is really great. There's a lot to see, though, so make sure you know what you might want to take in during your short break time. The interviews are very conversational, but still explore important topics about your application.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Most of my questions were inspired from the experiences and activities I discussed in my AMCAS and secondary applications.
What was the most interesting question?
How did I fit with Mayo's 3-shield tradition (the shields represent education, research, and clincical practice).
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN Interview Feedback, Mayo's site, reviewing my AMCAS and secondary essays
What was the most difficult question?
None were very difficult, but some in-depth questions were asked about my activities (i.e. what I learned about myself/the practice of medicine from them).
What impressed you positively?
The opportunities available for Mayo med students - the world really seems to be at their fingertips! Also, everyone is extremely nice.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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