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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Overall, the day wasn't too stressful. It was definitely laid back, both in terms of the day and the interview. The interview is a get to know you kind of experience where they aren't out to grill you on anything and is very conversational. My interviewer knew my application pretty well and was really friendly - he helped me to get back to the admissions office after the interview.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

A question related to a unique part of my application.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read over primary (that's all the interviewer has) and read SDN feedback.

What was the most difficult question?

What is a problem with the current health care system and what would you do to solve it?

What impressed you positively?

The school is phenomenal, as are the hospitals (especialy Children's). All the med students were really enthusiastic about the school and loved it there.

What impressed you negatively?

Having class from 8-5.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Select

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great