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Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University Interview Feedback Summary

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

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

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

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

Most respondents rate the areaโ€™s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Medical school applicants commonly face questions related to their most meaningful activities during interviews. Additionally, respondents may have been asked questions in an MMI format, which could involve a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University discussed the experience of being a role model for younger individuals while serving as a camp counselor.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University discussed how their activities align with FCoM.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants mentioned that they prepared for the interview by recording themselves answering common interview questions to practice their responses and improve their delivery before the actual interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were most impressed by the welcoming instructors, amazing facilities, robust support systems for steps and residency, and the Christian ethos emphasizing service. They appreciated these aspects for creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

What impressed you negatively?

The majority of applicants did not mention anything negative that stood out to them during the process, indicating a generally positive impression overall.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time that interview questions are designed to set them up for success, and it is essential to prepare thoroughly in order to confidently tackle them.

What are your general comments?

Applicants overwhelmingly expressed enthusiasm and eagerness to attend, stating they would choose the opportunity without hesitation.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
No responses

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.
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What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
No responses

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

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle โ–ฟ Impression Performance Interview Location
2024-25 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good Virtual
2024-25 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good Virtual