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Boston University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How has X contributed to your interest in medicine?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Why did you become interested in service?

What was the most difficult question?

Why should I tell the admissions committee to admit you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

LOG

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

BW Roundhouse

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

Reviewed potential questions, BU materials, college thesis, newspapers and articles re. current health issues, application materials

What impressed you positively?

Pro-student attitude of the administration, quality of clinical training, diversity of patient population, focus on the underserved

What impressed you negatively?

Cost and location of campus

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

I had a wonderful interview. Instead of asking me the traditional banal questions, we spent a majority of time discussing issues related to healthcare and the development of my interest in those issues.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses