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Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine

Hanover, NH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research?
What about false positives in cancer screening? (this was an example of an interviewer asking in depth question after carefully reading an application, so be prepared with outside knowledge about any topics you mention in your application)
Why did you select this major?

What was the most interesting question?

What is your favorite venue in which to perform? (I'm a musician)

What was the most difficult question?

(first question, after they already asked it on the supplemental application) What can you tell me that I don't already know about you from your application?
🤝 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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

No responses

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?

4 out of 10

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

3 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?

Read about Dartmouth, reread my application

What impressed you positively?

The hospital was beautiful and the students were happy.

What impressed you negatively?

The weather. It was bitter cold; I like skiing, but I don't like it enough to be in Hanover; not much to do besides ''life in the outdoors''

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Student interviewers can be as capable as faculty interviewers.

What are your general comments?

Arrived early, had a meeting, went on a tour of the hospital, had lunch, then returned to admissions office area for interviews, followed by a tour.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses