How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What in your college career has made you believe that medicine is the right thing for you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What is your research about?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"How do you like Vanderbilt so far?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How did you get a C in General Chem and then an A in Organic?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"None -- all were laid back" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read the school's site, my AMCAS, looked over SDN" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The genuine happiness and kindness of the students. They were all excited about being at Vandy and all were ready and willing to answer any questions or just have a chat." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing! I thought Nashville was going to be a total hick town and was pleasantly surprised. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"There are a lot of opportunities to begin clinical experience in your first year (their new emphasis program, for example)" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview was very conversational, very relaxed. I chatted with a lot of the interviewees there that day, and we all felt the same way. I suggest taking the time to talk to the other people being interviewed. I ended up having a great time with them, playing foosball and table tennis in the student lounge. It made the day a lot more fun and relaxing! Don't stress about this interview, just be genuine :)" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/23/2003