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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Did you realize that you could be considered a disadvantaged student ? (I didnt)
Massachusetts tax payers enable you to attend UMass at a very decent price in comparison to private medical schools. How will you give back to the state of Massachusetts to express gratitude when you become a physician?
Tell me about you current job - what do you do and how does it make you feel?

What was the most interesting question?

Why didn't you apply early decision if this is your number one choice?

What was the most difficult question?

How have you prepared mentally, physically, and scholastically for a future career in medicine?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

0-1 hour

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?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

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?

9 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, UMass catalog

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly, including first year students we simply passed by in the halls.

What impressed you negatively?

Construction made finding things a little confusing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it wasn't going to take as long as I thought to get to Worcester.

What are your general comments?

Overall the experience was pleasant. Faculty, students, and staff were all extremely friendly and my interviews were more like open conversations than critiques. I feel like UMass has the best value and noncompetitive atmosphere for state residents and there is a plethora of opportunity for students to experience culture and volunteer work.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses