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Tufts University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

A great time, great turn-around (they said they'll let you know within a month of their decision.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your family.

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your family.

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN questions, paid attention during the morning info session, went over all secondary essays/primaries/my research

What was the most difficult question?

Is there anything you would like us to make sure to include in your file about you?

What impressed you positively?

laid back nature of students, financial aid presentation, relaxed, comfortable atmosphere

What impressed you negatively?

Lots of talk about affiliated hospitals where 3rd years rotate through, but not much more info than that. It would have been nice to seen some info on those outside hospitals.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The Dean of Admissions comes around during lunch and sits at your table to chat. Dont' freeze like I did.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes