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University of Massachusetts Medical School

Worcester, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Tell me about your current research at the NIH.
Who do you consider is a role model for you and why?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What is your impression of Umass?

What was the most difficult question?

How do you think that your family situation affects your perception on medicine?
🤝 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?

10 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?

ALB

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

8 out of 10

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

10 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 website, Interview advice from my school, mock interviewing

What impressed you positively?

The students, faculty and staff were all so friendly and nice. I met a couple of first years in the bathroom and they were like, we love it here and don't be nervous for the interview at all, it's very low stress. They wished me good luck :).

What impressed you negatively?

The tour given by the student went til 1:00 and my first interview was scheduled for 1:00 and I asked if I could leave 10 minutes before-hand so that I could get to my interview on time, but he said not to worry. Even though the interviewer didn't mind, I was rushed to get there on time and had trouble recovering from my nervousness due to my lateness.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Look up the people on the admissions committee beforehand, so you know who your interviewer is. For me, it was a complete surprise...and I really wish that I had looked up in advance.

What are your general comments?

Overall, I had a great experience at Umass. It's my first choice and I hope that I get in :). The people are so happy, friendly and warm. Students are very cooperative with one another and do not compete with one another (it's actually highly discouraged by the faculty).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses