Yale School of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

As a reapplicant, what reasons do you believe led to you being waitlisted here the first time around?

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As an international student, how would you compare the level of training of a medical student in in the best medical school in Ethiopia with that of a mid-tier medical school here in the US? Are there any successful lessons in medicine in Ethiopia that can be brought back and introduced to the US?

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what extracurricular activity/ volunteer work would you engage in if you go to Yale medical school?

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What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

I happen to interview with a psychiatrist, so questions about my brother's depression were a bit difficult to answer.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

50 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?

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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

none

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

none

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

From SDN, Yale website, 100 things about Yale booklet, student host

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What impressed you positively?

Everything about Yale is impressive. The financial aid package is particularly jaw-dropping

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What impressed you negatively?

absolutely nothing! I might sound like I am being paid by the school to say these things but trust me this place is awesome!

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I had a very pleasant experience interviewing here. All the students I met here seemed very happy.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I thought it would be a good idea if a short bio and picture of our interviewers were given to us with our interview packets so we can learn a few things about the person who is about to interview us.

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