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Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Other application-based questions.
Tell me about your ...
Why did you decide to ...

What was the most interesting question?

How will you change medicine? Note: Schools like Yale want to know how you will add to their list of distinguished alumni. Go to the bookstore and look at the banners of Yale's distinguished alums - that's what they want to see more of.

What was the most difficult question?

What will you do if medicine doesn't work out?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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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?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the viewbook and my application.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were very personable, down-to-earth, realistic, and not at all pompous. The facilities are also very nice, as is the medical center. The student tour was the best I've seen so far, because the student's were interested in engaging the applicants and generating and answering good, important questions (more than just, Where do you guys live? and What do you like the least about Yale?)

What impressed you negatively?

The video we watched was very amateurish. If they added some voiceovers or some interviews it would be better. As is, it's about as exciting as a wet rag.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The "Yale System" is not at all PBL, like Harvard. They consider Yale to have a very traditional, lecture-based curriculum.

What are your general comments?

Yale was very impressive. The single most exemplary take-away from the interview was the faculty's commitment to collegiality with the students. Example - no office hours. If you ever want to speak to a physician or a professor, you simply drop in and start talking. On the downside, New Haven is not very exciting. It has a small town feel, but not necessarily with regard to the safety. I wouldn't recommend walking around town at night unless you have a Navy Seal team with you.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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