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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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)?

"facutly interview was very conversational...tell me about your family, activities, etc. Name a strength and a weakness. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"student interviewer had more 'actual' questions, but it was still conversational (we talked for a long time ~70min)...Name a weakness. If you coudn't do medicine, what career would you choose? What do I want to accomplish as a physician? How do I define success? Who do I go to/consult during difficult times in my life? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If a friend had a drug addiction, what would you do? What if he didn't want help? What if another person (e.g. patient) was negatively affected by the habit?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"None." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed interview essays/experiences. Reviewed school's website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Student atmosphere. Various track programs. PBL rooms. Pretty much everything." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Lectures aren't taped/recorded. other applicants..." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"This school has a lot to offer and definitely met my expectations!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 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?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

10/15/2008

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

10 out of 10

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