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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?

9 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?

Geneal background questions...
Where do you look for support to keep yourself going?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

I wasn't asked anything too exciting or unexpected, it was just an easy-going conversation.

What was the most difficult question?

What other schools are you especially interested in.
🤝 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?

8 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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Days Inn Shrewsbury

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?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

7 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?

UMass website, SDN interview feedback

What impressed you positively?

The students seem very happy and friendly--several wished me good luck in the hallways. The faculty also is incredibly committed to the students. Also, the tuition is a great deal.

What impressed you negatively?

Well, Worcester didn't impress me....but it wasn't as bad as I had expected. It's someplace I could live for a few years.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I had a great day. The students, faculty, and staff were all incredibly nice and friendly....everyone tried to emphasize not to be to stressed or worried about the interviews. The other interviewees also seemed like people I'd want to go to school with (something *certainly* not true at other interviews I've had). One of my interviews was

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses