How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

6

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)?

"Tell me about your research. It was asked by everyone." Report Response

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

"Tell me about yourself." Report Response

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

"Why MUSC and why MD/PhD?" Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"All were very similar. Note: the MD/PhD interview process is TOTALLY seperate from the MD-only. Different profs and likely different questions. " Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me about the phase problem (in relation to crystallography)." Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, reread personal statement, reviewed past research. " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Almost everything! This program isn't just thrown together like many of those out there. It's well organized and has great faculty, facilities, research, and financial support! The graduates go to top notch training programs. The gym is incredible also." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The cost of living was higher than expected. The student body didn't seem very diverse. Public transit is nonexistent. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"You definitely need to own a car to live there. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It was a great interview day! All the faculty were easy to talk with, and the interviews were more conversational than direct questions and answers. They really wanted to know about you and your interests. Of the 7 interviews, only one was somewhat stressful, and I think that interviewer was just tired from seeing applicants all day. Several of the interviews aren't used for evaluation, but they function as recruiting sessions. Overall, I enjoyed the day and was extremely impressed. This place may not be on the tip of everyone's tongue yet, but it will be soon. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

12/03/2004