Boston, MA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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?
Meet with students, who talk about their experiences/adress questions
An Dean of Admissions talks about the curriculm
Interviews scattered throughout the day
Lunch and a tour (my interview was during the tour)
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
What was the most interesting question?
The really was no interesting question. I think the interview was more about getting to know me more (talking about my activities...my experiences....what sets me apart from the other applicants)
How did you prepare for the interview?
Harvard information packet, website, my apps, reviewing my paper
What impressed you positively?
Students seemed really happy, the facilities are phenomenal, (18 affiliated hopsitals), very friendly admissions staff
What impressed you negatively?
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the required thesis project (no clear definition)...but the New Pathways Curriculm seems amazing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Driving in Boston is impossible!!!!
🤝 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?
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
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?
$501+
What airport did you fly into?
BOS
Where did you stay?
Hotel
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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