How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

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)?

"Are you and your family close?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about an instance when you had to deal with a difficult person." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Why an MD instead of a PHD?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me about your research. I happened to draw a phd in somewhat familiar in the area I work. Had to field some questions I wasn't expecting to have to answer." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"2 practice interviews. Read a book on current medical controversies. Read SDN. Looked at school brochure and website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Students seem genuinely happy here." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Construction construction construction. At least it should all be done by the end of my first year should I end up attending here." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"U of C is #3 in pediatrics, #1 in pediatric surgery" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Informal, the interviewer did a great job of relaxing me." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Conference Center - Pricey but on campus

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

10/10/2005

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

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

8 out of 10