University of South Dakota

Three thirty minute interviews: two with faculty (open file) one with a current student (closed file). Over Zoom.

Have an answer when asked about diversity in general.

One of the interviewers seemed uninterested, short, and did not understand a question I asked at the end.

Current students were enthusiastic about the program and they showed a clear bond between one another.

Interviewers were very nice and personable! They made me feel welcome!

Mock interview

How relaxed my interviewers were

Mock interview and research

One of my interviewers was foreign, non-physician faculty and could hardly understand his English. And he didn't try very hard to help me understand. And I don't think he was processing what I was trying to say very well himself.

Friendly admissions office.

University Pre-med resources, online readings.

I was the only student to interview on that particular day.

I had to skip lunch to make it to my second interview on time.

The new building.

Great school. Great faculty. Terrible location but it's only 2 years in Vermillion.

That I would receive a tour of the school with another applicant.

The first interviewer was late.

The interviewers led relaxed conversations in which I did not feel overwhelmed.

Studied SDN material, my resume, and internet sources.

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