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Tufts University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is compassion?
What is life?
What is passion?

What was the most interesting question?

Imagine that I were mentally challenged and blind. How would you describe pain to me without using synonyms?

What was the most difficult question?

What does it mean to be human?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

In state

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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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 site, talked to friends who attend the school as well as those who've previously interviewed there, reviewed application materials

What impressed you positively?

the presentations with regards to financial aid and how the admissions process works behind the scene is helpful! the willingness of 1st and 2nd year students to take time and talk to prospective students! diverse group of students

What impressed you negatively?

my interviewers tended to mumble; cost of tuition; the tour was too brief

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

interviews are in real-time, so be prepared to chit chat with people..and be patient

What are your general comments?

Although the day started at 10am and did not end until 5pm for me, the day went by pretty quickly. Everyone was friendly, upbeat, and informative. Very laid back experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses