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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?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Can you tell me about a difficult personal situation and how you handled it?
How many other schools did you apply to?
Tell me what a day in your life is like?

What was the most interesting question?

Before entering medicine, what did you see as the pro's and con's?

What was the most difficult question?

Do you see yourself more likely to do basic science or clinical research?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Nashville

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Guest House Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

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?

8 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock Interview, School's Website, Interviewer's Online Profile, Peppering Admin secretary with questions

What impressed you positively?

Fantastic new anatomy lab Great similation wing Extremely friendly students Three hospitals, med school and undergrad all on one campus

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There was no pressure

What are your general comments?

A fantastic school with a low pressure interview

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses