How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

40 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)?

"Do you think there is a problem with the American Healthcare System?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Do you like to read? If so, what types of books do you enjoy?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you have to offer Mercer?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How far in advance would you begin preparing for an exam?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Do you think there is a problem with the healthcare system in America?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I reviewed my Amcas and Supplemental applications, as well as read up on the PBL system." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The interview was very low stress, the interviewers were not intimidating, the facilities are great, and everyone was incredibly friendly." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The Yr-2 students who toured us around the basic science campus seemed a little disinterested, but the Yr-4 students who toured us around the hospital were great. Also, my second interviewer was changed at the last minute due to an emergency and so I felt like the replacement didn't really have a chance to read through my file. Also, she had a meeting to go to twenty minutes after I arrived for the interview so it was very rushed." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"It is really just a fun day, so I wish I would have known their was no need to be nervous." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"You arrive and meet with the Dean of Admissions and the Head of Financial Aid for about one hour. The you recieve a brief tour of the basic science campus before attending your first interview. Some people had back to back interviews at 10 and 11, but others did not. At noon you go to the hospital and eat lunch with fourth year students and get the chance to ask them questions (they are also evaluating you, but they are so friendly that you don't even notice). " 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?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Residence Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

12/13/2005

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?

10 out of 10