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  • Ross University School of Medicine (Dominica, Caribbean)
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Iselin, NJ
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location

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)?

"List 2 things, non-medical related, that are unique features about yourself?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Will you bring your family with you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Would you return to the military to practice medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Day and month you got married?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"List 3 weaknesses you have." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Absolutely nothing. I did not even review my applicaiton." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The mediator seems to want to give you every opportunity to validate your flaws, either in a grade or on the mcat." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The mediator lied to me. She told me that you can only get into a US med school if you have these stats: MCAT>33, GPA > 3.8. That was a bit dramatic there killer!" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That the interview location would be so cold and windy. Also, there was not a lot to do so don't get there toooo early. One hour before is plenty." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"For some reason, it takes 2-6 weeks to get a final decision. That is ridiculous. 2 should be the max, not the min. " Report Response

Tour and Travel

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?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

10/28/2008

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?

3 out of 10

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

3 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

7 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"None" Report Response

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