Los Angeles, CA
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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
They pride themselves about lac, so I recommend you do the same. It's a great place to learn medicine, so you should be excited about it anyway. Hands on medical education=USC. I only wish it were cheaper and ranked higher!!!!!!!!!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Since it was closed file, both interviewers asked me my mcat, gpa, major, etc. Then the classic, "tell me about yourself" question.
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me your beliefs about paranormal physics in relation to medicine? Do you think Obama will accomplish all he has promised?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, friends at Keck, read up on lac+usc
What was the most difficult question?
The classic strength/weakness question. I haven't had this question yet, so it was a little tough.
What impressed you positively?
lac+usc is definitely reason enough to go here. It sucks that the school isn't ranked higher, but that's probably because they are incredibly clinically focused. Research funding isn't up to par with the top 20 schools. Everyone is really laid back, so it wouldn't be hard to be top of your class but have a good time too. County is awesome. What more could you want from a teaching hospital? Lunch was good too. Spicy ketchup rocks!
What impressed you negatively?
The cost is terrible. 40% of people get merit scholarships, so hopefully that works out. 42k in tuition people. That's probably what you'll make as a resident. Scary. The tour guide stressed p=md. Sure that is true, but AOA=top residency. Do you know what I'm saying?
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing at all!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
It would have been nice to have a presentation from Dean Quinn.
📍 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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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