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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

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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?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

I am writing a recommendation for you to the admissions committee - what do you want me to put in it? I mean, what differentiates you from any other student?
Why do you think we should accept you? Name three of your strengths.
Why Vanderbilt? Tell me about your research.

What was the most interesting question?

Did you find your thesis project or did it find you?

What was the most difficult question?

none were too bad.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Student Doctor, mock interview, re-read AMCAS and got familiar with my research again.

What impressed you positively?

Academics are incredible, pass/fail encourages teamwork, and everything regarding the students (happiness, attitude, etc).

What impressed you negatively?

Campus is mediocre, the class-building isn't too cool. The weather sucks, too.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

All classes basically in one building, and that building is ugly.

What are your general comments?

The interview was very relaxed, the students were really happy and friendly, and the faculty seem great. The classes were good (though there is a ton of lecture) and the students rock their boards. The campus is ugly, at least compared to mine, and the building that you spend all day in is solid dark brick, and it's ugly too. The hospitals are excellent- especially the children's hospital, which is incredible. The weather is . . . good except when it is either raining or hot and humid, which is a good deal of the year. I like the cold and am not fond of hot/humid weather, so I wasn't a fan.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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