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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Great! A very relaxed conversation. It seemed too easy, actually, but I guess I'll see if I get accepted!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why did you wait until you graduated from college before applying to medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

Why did you choose your undergraduate institution?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read AMCAS, practiced interview questions, mock interview

What was the most difficult question?

Of the activities you listed on your AMCAS application, which activity are you most proud of?

What impressed you positively?

everything! the rapport of the students and staff, the facilities, the friendly people...

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Most people wear dark suits... but I doubt that it really matters.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes