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Boston University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

4 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think that the system can sustain itself for much longer?
So what will really happen-- will we change things, or will the medical system keep tottering on?
tell me about yourself-- your heritage, where you're from, college, etc.

What was the most interesting question?

Given the current state of the medical system, what will you do to change it?

What was the most difficult question?

Why is it that when my daughter is out of school for three days, she gets a phone call from the school, but when I don't see a doctor for three years, nobody cares?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

No responses

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read application, other interviews

What impressed you positively?

People were interesting, facilities are great, they really seem to emphasize clinical medicine.

What impressed you negatively?

BU is not in a great neighborhood, the price of tuition

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How cold and snowy it was! and how early we had to be there (8 am)

What are your general comments?

Presentation about the school from 8-9, people came in to talk from 9-12 (my interview was at 11:15), lunch from 12-1, tour from 1-2, wrap up afterward

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses