How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

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?

4

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What was the most interesting question?

"I was asked mostly questions that had to do with my clinical experience. Probably no one other than myself would find that very interesting. I was glad they asked me questions specific to me. The read my file which is more than I can say at other interviews I've been on" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What would I do if I couldn't get into medical school. It was difficult because I rarely allow such negative thoughts creep into my thinking. I probably sounded studpid in answering it." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Re-read my secondary application and some of the postings on this site." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"From the moment Dr. Haight, Dean of Admissions, met us at the hotel until at the very end when we walked us to the shuttle to take us back, I felt that he really wanted me and the others to do well. He is so refreshingly honest. No BS and I love that. One of the people interviewing with my group brought her father. Dr. Haight couldn't have been more hospitable. He invited him to tour with our group and even join us for when we had lunch. I overheard the father tell Dr. Haight how much it meant to him to be included. He wasn't my dad, but I almost cried when I heard what he said. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I was told to dress warm because the San Francisco area can be really cold. It must have been a 100 degrees that day. Fortunately the buildings are air conditioned, but I was hoping for some famous Frisco fog. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Two in my group who interviewed said they flew into Oakland Airport and described an experience with a lot less hassel than I had by flying into the San Francisco Airport." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Everything that has been said out Dr. Haight is true and more. I've seen better facilities, but not a better anatomy lab anywhere. The students I talked to love the school and the teachers were friendly. I hope I get accepted. We are suppose to know within 10 workdays according to Dr. Haight." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/25/2003