How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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 was your favorite class? What was your least favorite class?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What research did you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you want to leave Southern California's weather and football team??" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What kind cancer did your mother die from (They get specific on your AMCAS personal statement file!)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What else do you think we should know about you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, Vanderbilt's website and programs, The Paddle (first year student guide), MSAR" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"sense of community and friendliness toward one another; the fact that the students were just naturally hanging out in the student lounge; children's hospital; how well they treat medical students; diversity in programs for medical students; cadaver ball (look it up!)" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"not really ANYTHING" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That i had to schedule attending a class on my own, that it was not worked into the tour." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Absolutely a great experience. I was definitely nervous going in, but mhy interview ended up lasting fo 90 minutes. The interviewer was great, very friendly and cordial, and also very thoughtful and the interview was much more of a back and forth conversation and we both asked eachother questions throughout. The school itself is awesome--they do everything and then some in terms of their med studnets, and it shows in the interview process. enjoy the experience, know your primary application well, and be yourself! good luck!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$401-$500

What airport did you use?

BNA

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

On what date did the interview take place?

10/24/2005

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10