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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
Why medicine?
Why Vanderbilt?

What was the most interesting question?

None, he was pretty quiet and got interrupted during our interview by his beeper.

What was the most difficult question?

None really.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

BNA

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?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

This website, reading newspaper, school's website.

What impressed you positively?

The student tour guides were soooo enthusiastic and they had only good things to say about the school. It wasn't like they were trying to sell the school, they were really genuine about their passion for the school.

What impressed you negatively?

I was upset by how short the interview was. I didn't feel that I really got to discuss all aspects of my application. I felt like I was leading the interview, pulling for questions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Try to get a morning interview so you can go on the Children's Hospital tour.

What are your general comments?

The interview was very low-key like everyone has said. It was like having a conversation rather than an interview. Make sure you have some questions prepared for the interviewer, as the conversation is divided equally between you and the interviewer. If you want to share something about your experiences, make sure you bring it up!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses