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Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

A great day. Interviews were very laid back and conversational. Admissions staff were very friendly and helpful. New Pathway program is well designed and a nice alternative to some other schools.
💬 Interview Process

What was the most interesting question?

Who do you think is more important to impress, your girlfriend's mother or father?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read Harvard website, went over application, SDN.

What was the most difficult question?

What makes you anxious about interviewing at Harvard?

What impressed you positively?

Students seemed laid back, had more free time than at other schools. Campus surrounded by hospitals. Small tutorial classes seem very interesting. Close student housing.

What impressed you negatively?

Most of the other students interviewing attended Harvard or another ivy for undergrad, didn't seem too diverse in that respect. Tour was short

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Parking is expensive, driving in Boston can be confusing.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student