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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?

6 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe research you did as a senior, summarize the results.
Describe the graduate program you are currently in.
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Residency is very difficult, discuss a challenge in your life and how you overcame it.
🤝 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield Inn Auburn

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

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?

Reviewed application and the school's website.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers had read my file and remembered specific things they wanted to discuss.

What impressed you negatively?

The school can be difficult to navigate, but the admissions staff is great about helping.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I arrived at 9:00am and was given information about my 2 interviews. The interviews were done by 11:15 and I returned to meet with the other students and have a lunch as the associate dean did a brief presentation. Then we were given a student led tour of the school. Vouchers were also given for parking.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses