How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ 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)?

"What would you contribute to the small group discussions at Harvard? (small group discussions are part of the PBL style)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why did you decide to major in mathematics?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are the pros and cons of the bill in front of congress that, if passed, will limit residency work ours." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you like politics?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is it that has allowed you to accomplish so much in your life? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"nothing...I had several before this, so I had nearly memorized my personal statement by then" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"I went in expecting them to be pretentious and lacking in academics (new pathway at least), but I was impressed with the students. Each one has a unique background and has a genuine desire to make a difference and become a leader of medicine. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Lack of academic focus. The research is unparalleled, but the quality of the academics in the new pathway MD program curriculum was low when compared to other schools." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"We started out by meeting in the library and hearing a talk by the dean of admissions. We then had time to walk around and get to know each other and some of the students. We also had lunch and a tour. Then I had two interviews in the afternoon...one hour each. They were a lot of fun, much more so than at any other school. The first one was a student...he just wanted to know about my background. The second one was a faculty member who wanted to talk about politics." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

11/17/2003