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  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • El Paso, TX
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?

8 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)?

"Interviewer A: Why Medicine? Interviewer B: Tell me about yourself (My life history, not school/activities related)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Interviewer A: specifics about my research, service project, work, etc(Also, about my grades and MCAT and What was my most difficult course in College and how did I manage) Interviewer B: specifics about work, activities, and application (Also MCAT and Grades questions)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Interviewer A: Health care questions ( see difficult question box) Interviewer B: Tell me yours strengths and weaknesses" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Why did I take this language class in college if I already knew it? ( Cant read or write and wanted to learn more history about it)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Health Care questions based on what I answered to his (Biggest health care problem, is it a privilege of right, etc). Was trying to play devils advocate, but not very intimidating." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"sdn, mock interviews, read up on health care reform stuff, reviewed application" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The facilities are state of the art and everything is brand new. (simulation center!!!). The people are friendly in the city and the school." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The location isn't the greatest. Also, the interviewer picked up the phone couple times during the interview." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That the interviews would be laid back and not as tough as some people make it seem (few exceptions)" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Great school if you want to work with the underserved. I certainly can see myself here while making some sacrifices." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

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?

7+ 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?

El Paso/ Hobby

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Mariott springfield suites

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

12/03/209

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?

4 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 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?

8 out of 10

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