How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 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)?

"Why do you want to be a doctor?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"I've told you about me, now, tell me about yourself?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"If you don't get into medical school this year, what will you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If you had a crystal ball and knew you would never get into medical school, what would you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Asked about rough patches in my transcript" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"This website, current events, read up on the history of the university, KNOW THYSELF and motivations for becoming a doctor!" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Dr. Aguilerra made everyone feel totally at ease before interviews began. He told us about himself and why he came to Drew. Reminded us that we wouldn't be there if not qualified. Excellent tour by a 4th year med student whose going to be starting a neurosurgery residency!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The wait for the interview! It doesn't matter that your letter said it's scheduled for 9 am. You better get there at 8 am to sign in! You're interviewed roughly in order that you sign up!" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"To wear more comfortable shoes! That tour nearly crippled me! To not be so nervous. The interview was more of a conversation" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Arrived at 8:15 am, for a 9 am interview and there we already 13 people in front of me! The waiting area was very comfortable as we sat on nice couches. Gave introductions to everyone as to who we were and school came from. Met with the dean and chair of ER clerkship. The food was EXCELLENT do you understand me! We had an excellent tour guide of the medical center, outstanding trauma center. I interviewed with Dr. Miller, chief of radiology! He was very nice and knew my file well. Overall a good day but expect to stay till about 2!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

03/20/2004