Boston, MA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
Tufts has to do a better job of standardizing their interviews. Some of my friends had probing, meaningful discussions with their interviewers, whereas mine was about 7 minutes long (preferable though to the interview another girl got, which left her in tears). But I also question their need to bring the dual degree folks to lecture about the programs before we interviewed! Also, I thought the elderly fellow who they trotted out to mutter some incoherent words about the MD-MALD program was about to keel over during his speech; that's all that kept me from falling asleep, the possiblily I might be able to use my EMT skills when he collapses and needs resusciation.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What do you do to handle stress?
What was the most interesting question?
(Taps my file with index finger) "Is there anything in here you want to bring to my attention?"
How did you prepare for the interview?
Didn't really prepare, but checked SDN
What impressed you positively?
Students seemed to like it, and my student interviewer was really enthusiastic about Tufts. Also, Dean of Admissions Sarno was hilarious...
What impressed you negatively?
My faculty interviewer was very curt, and the interview was about 7-8 mins long!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
You get there at 9:30, but they bring out all these folks to lecture to you about their dual degree programs so you don't get to interview till 3:00 PM or so!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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