How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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)?

"Why medicine? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about yourself. Tell me about Dr X and your experience with him (I'd mentioned him in my personal statement quite a bit)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Vanderbilt? What do you look for in a medical school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"A question related to a unique part of my application." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is a problem with the current health care system and what would you do to solve it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

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

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." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Having class from 8-5." Report Response

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." 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?

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

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Select

On what date did the interview take place?

09/15/2006

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?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10