Hanover, NH
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
5 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Best interview process of any school I visited. A lot of thought went into organizing the day. Left with a feeling that DMS program is very complete and addresses all the needs of today's med school student.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to become a doctor?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Watched DVD, read brochure, reviewed specific programs on website (ex. CECS), skimmed over interviewers' resumes (made available in the admissions office waiting room).
What impressed you positively?
Organization and execution of overall interview day. Director of admissions kicked off the morning with an impressive overview of the school and MD program (including having all candidates introduce themselves).
What impressed you negatively?
30 minutes interviews seemed too short, didn't feel I was able to distinguish myself without making it look overly agressive.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Understanding what the "comprehensive" refers to in new comprehensive cancer center at DHMC.
🤝 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
MHT
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Inn, White River Junction, VT
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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