Burlington, VT
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?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was interviewed by a clinician in an actual exam room (with an exam table, paper cover, everything) used for teaching. Like I said, it started out like a typical medical school interview and gradually turned into a conversation. BTW, we were both sitting on chairs, don't be alarmed.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
I was directly asked the basic questions like tell me about yourself, your interest in UVM, why you want to be a doctor, and then the rest of the interview was basically just a conversation.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN, read their online viewbook, talked to students the day before.
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing diffcult, just the standard questions as mentioned above.
What impressed you positively?
The library, lecture halls, common spaces, and how happy and approachable the students were. Plus, everything in Vermont in general just seems to work efficiently/smoothly and people are helpful and pleasant...as opposed to DC, where I live. Just an observation
What impressed you negatively?
Burlingon is dusty because the winds blow up from the lake, I guess...I'm not a meteorologist, clearly. Bring some sunglasses.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
If you are driving (I had a rental car) you need to get a parking permit from the transportation/parking office near the medical school and then park in a designated visitor spot. This whole production takes about 20-25 minutes, so leave early. I paid $6 for the day.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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?
Admissions staff
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?
$101-$200
What airport did you fly into?
MHT
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Wyndham
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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