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Boston University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Didn't really ask too much, just discussed.
Talked about the interviewer's research, problems with health care, recent (last night's) health care reform progress.
What kind of medicine are you interested in?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10

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?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Logan Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Ramada

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

No responses

What impressed you positively?

No ethics question! However this is probably not the normal interview experience at this school.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Dean Witzburg's enthusiasm for the students and BUSM is palpable. Share a taxi to airport with other interviewees to cut costs, bring small bills!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Tour should also include Boston city.