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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

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?

9 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?

Tell me about Earlham College and why you chose to go to school there.
When in your life did you decide you wanted to become a doctor? Have your motivations about becoming a doctor or your impressions about medicine changed since then?
Which of your research experiences did you enjoy the most and why?

What was the most interesting question?

Why did you decide to take Weaving as an art class?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about your experiences as a homeschooler in high school.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

9 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?

Reviewed AMCAS (interview did not have access to 2ndary or letter of rec), studied school's website, MSAR

What impressed you positively?

Facilities are first-rate, Children's hospital is fantastic. Students, faculty, and admissions staff alike were all very energetic, friendly, and seemed to love their school. The area around campus seemed very nice and there was a lot of food and entertainment within walking distance.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I felt prepared ahead of time. I suppose I wish I had known how relaxed my interview would be -- I'd have been less stressed!

What are your general comments?

My interviewer had a lot of titles, so I was pretty intimidated ahead of time. However, as soon as I arrived at her office, I relaxed. She greeted me in a friendly manner, said how much she enjoyed interviewing prospective students, and explained exactly how the interview process would go. We then had a nice conversation, really bidirectional, for about 40 minutes. We could have gone longer but my information session was approaching.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses