How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

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 is the difference between an MBA and an MPP?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Did you think the Reagan adminstration was socially liberal?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How are you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

""How about those women in combat. How do you feel about that?"" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

""What was the Reagan administration like?"" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Prospectus, Web site, other students, SDN, read my personal statement, all my application material and research work." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everything. I can't say enough wonderful things about this school. I won't even begin to list them here. Of all the schools I have seen, Harvard is definitely my first choice. Admitted and I will enroll. The PBL is a MAJOR draw and certainly makes me desirous to go North for an education." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Bostonians can be blunt. I am from the South, so its a culture shock to be up north." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Not much. I wish I had known how crowded it was going to be because of the crew races this weekend." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Wow. MGH is a great place. The students were awesome. I played a pickup game of bball for a few hours before my interview (the night). I pretty much stayed with a bodybuilder (my student host). Sweet. The kids were down to earth. I have nothing but kind words for this school. This is the strongest medical school in the United States without question and arguably the world." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/20/2003