How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"How did you get to where you are today?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"If your best friend was here, what are 3 positive and 3 negative things they might say about you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me what you think of what's happening in medicine today." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How did you get to where you are today?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What do you think of what's happening in medicine right now?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"listened to Thunderstruck, made boxing motions in mirror" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"LA county hospital is amazing, the ER is a stop on the student tour. Utter chaos, there's nothing you won't see after rotations in there. there's a very collegial atmosphere, the students are friendly and cooperative rather than competitive. the new curriculum is great. the faculty is very approachable, and the administration gives a ton of attention to the students. people here feel spoiled, they're treated so well." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"NOTHING. the weather was... too nice? distracting?" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"the neighborhood around the medical campus is not nearly as bad as i had heard; it's not the place to go for a 2 AM stroll, but definitely not urban decay." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I was floored by USC. i went in with mediocre expectations, and now it is far and away my top choice. all i have to do now is get in..." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

12/03/2003