Boston, MA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2019-20
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I love this school, but the interview day didn't really do it justice. I think I would be unimpressed if this was my first impression of Tufts.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
(Maine Track MMI) Role play with an 11 y/o who is being bullied
What was the most interesting question?
(Maine Track) "Did success in your science classes come naturally to you, or did you have to struggle and work really hard?"
How did you prepare for the interview?
Studied my own application, learned a lot about the school, practiced "Why medicine?"
What was the most difficult question?
(Maine Track) "Do you really want to stay and practice in Maine?"
What impressed you positively?
How kind everyone was and how conversational and relaxed the interview was
What impressed you negatively?
I wish there was more time devoted to talking about student life and activities
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How little opportunity for specific questions I would get
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
For the Maine Track interview, I feel the day should have been more catered to the specifics of the Maine Track. It wasn't made clear what opportunities were available for Maine students vs Boston students.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Home
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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