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  • University of Texas Medical School-Houston
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Houston, TX
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

30 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)?

"Tell me about (hobbies listed on TMDSAS application)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are your ties to the region / where does your family live?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you think the weaknesses of your application are?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Tell me about this special language you program in" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"(after asking what I did at one job): Those tasks you did sound very menial; what did you take from that experience?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Looked up some information on their website, re-read my application, rehearsed common questions." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The facilities had to be refinished after flooding a few years ago, and they are absolutely stunning. The anatomy lab and other areas in the basement are top-notch and have the latest technology. The medical center itself is huge. The admissions staff is extremely friendly and easy to talk to." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The tour is interesting, but it was extremely hot outside." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That it would be so laid back and easy to handle. There's no reason to stress out about this interview, just be aware of your file and have answers to the typical "Why do you want to be a doctor?" questions." 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?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you use?

Hobby

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

EconoLodge on S Main

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

08/29/2008

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

8 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 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?

6 out of 10

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