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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

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?

9 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?

Explain extracurricular activites
Explain past experiences
The 10 years? question

What was the most interesting question?

What is your most significant community service experience?

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

10 out of 10

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?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

BNA

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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 over primary and secondary (even though the interviewer doesn't see the secondary). Read over info regarding the school.

What impressed you positively?

How happy everyone was! Apparently Vandy med students rate highest on the ''happiness scale?!''

What impressed you negatively?

Is there such a thing as TOO MUCH country muscic?

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

the bricks in Light Hall are SLICK! Watch out!

What are your general comments?

It was a great first interview experience. Low pressure. Also, I was very impressed with the school and left feeling like I could definitely see myself attending Vandy.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses