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Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain your research to me?
Tell me about your family.
Why did you choose your undergrad?

What was the most interesting question?

Did you see any bears while you were in Maine?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain your research to me.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Yale Omni

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

read website, read amcas

What impressed you positively?

Students are unusually happy. They do great in residency match. Hospital is close to undergrad campus so there's great access to dual degree opportunities. Brand new lecture halls, research towers, anatomy labs, ect.

What impressed you negatively?

Dorm living isn't my favorite. Have to walk a couple blocks to get to stores and undergrad.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Have a lot of questions because you spend a lot of time with Dean Silverman.

What are your general comments?

The school is very laid back for such a prestigious school, and they try to make you feel comfortable. A lot of new facilities have gone up. Many dual degree opportunities. Overall a great school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses