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  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Nashville, TN
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 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)?

"Tell me about this EC activity. What do you want me to know about you? Tell me about your basic sci research & why you stopped it. Why didn't you apply to medical school last year? What are you looking for in a medical school? Any questions for me? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"We talked about the "professionalism" classes that medical schools teach." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"I told him about the activities/programs that I'd like to get involved with at Vandy. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"I see you teach MCAT prep class. Do you feel like those prep classes are actually helpful? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why did you stop your basic science research? Did it lead to any publications?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Amcas, school's website, talking to students" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Children's Hospital, CELA, friendly students, school spirit, nice interview day box lunch, Emphasis Program, advisory colleges, " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Down time between certain parts of the interview day. " Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you use?

NBA

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

09/22/2008

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

7 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

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

10 out of 10

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