How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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?

Open file

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

"So, tell me about (insert specific experiences)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is something you might redo about your past if your could?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How do you think you would fit in here?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What career would you pursue if there was a pill that cured every illness and there was no need anymore for medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"There weren't any very difficult questions." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I read the Mayo Medical School website, learned about Rochester, MN, viewed SDN, and stayed with students" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The students and doctors all seemed very happy to be there and proud to be members of the Mayo Clinic. My interviewers were both friendly and were very familiar with my file. The small class size (42) really lets you get to know your classmates and professors. The curriculum has the most flexibility due to selectives to let students tailor their education to their interests.The Mayo Clinic is really one of the best healthcare facilities in the world, and students get to work with some of the finest physicians. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Rochester (125,000 people) would take some getting used to for someone coming from a big city." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Rochester is only an hour and a half shuttle ride from Minneapolis, which is a more affordable plane ticket. Ask students about where to visit during your free time during the interview day." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"This interview was a great experience with very friendly and professional admissions staff. I stayed with students and they helped me get a better idea about how I would fit in at Mayo. Mayo admissions seem to place a great amount of emphasis on community service and philanthropy, so having some of these experiences would definitely go far for an applicant." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

< $100

What airport did you use?

Rochester

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

08/06/2008

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?

8 out of 10

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

6 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?

8 out of 10