Positively
2 out of 10
9 out of 10
9 out of 10
60+ minutes
At the school
1
One-on-one
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"SDN, Vanderbilt's website, my own application and research" Report Response
"The students and my interviewer took a lot of time out of their day to ensure all my questions were answered and show me to locations they thought I would find interesting. My interviewer saved time to escort me to an office she knew I'd be interested in, and told me all about opportunities to study abroad, do service, etc. The students seemed to seriously LOVE Vanderbilt; I definitely saw why this school supposedly has the highest self-reported student satisfaction in the country. Between scheduled activities, an MSI student invited me to come sit on a lecture they were in, which is right across the hall from the admissions office." Report Response
"Although it's great in one way that the medical campus buildings are all so close to one another, it seemed claustrophobic to me, like I couldn't really get out into the city. I was also not impressed by Nashville; everyone was incredibly nice but I just don't like the culture of country music and chicken wings. Also, I am interested in an MPH and while Vanderbilt has great opportunities for sending you overseas, no one could answer questions about the MPH program or even tell me where its office is." Report Response
"There will be down-time so think of a place you'd like to go, or something you'd like to learn, and spend your free time doing that. I spent my time sitting in on an MSI lecture and trying to find the MPH office." Report Response
"Good overall. This was my first interview, but there was absolutely nothing to be nervious about. It seems that most med school interviews are conversational and laid back. Vanderbilt was no exception. The people are the best thing about Vanderbilt; the students and faculty are so nice and are in love with their school (for many good reasons)!" Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
9 out of 10
Out of state
4-6 hours
Airplane
$401-$500
BNR
Hotel
5 out of 10
Holiday Inn Select
yes
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