How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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)?

"Is there anything else you want to tell me that is not on your application?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What brought you to want to study medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What else do you like to do with your time?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What is your most interesting experience?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"How do you know that your application medical school is not just a whim?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"books on interviewing, Princeton Guide, internet articles, studentdoctor.com, talking to physicians, and practice questions. " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"new high-tech facilities, promise of tuition freeze and possible future decrease, friendly helpful staff." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"nothing" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"nothing, I visited the campus previously, the catalog provided the relevant information." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"A group of 12 candidates met in the Admissions office. They started on time ( 9:30). There was good strong coffee, juice, and muffins in the office ( these were welcomed as there was no lunch served). There was a brief orientation by an Admissions Specialist. A packet was handed to each of us which had a brochure, an interviewer evaluation form, and two candidate review sheets for our interviewers ; we were told to put our name and date on these before giving them to the interviewers. At the top of the sheet are instructions telling the reviewer to keep the candidate's recommendations, activities, and experience in mind when ranking ( these sheets will give you an idea of how we would be evaluated so be sure to look at them- three categories are rated: poise, problem solving ability, and other; all three are ranked 1 - 5). These three categories will be added up and totaled at the bottom of the sheet. The first interviewer was an M4 who used my supplemental application and accompanying essay. She was very nice and pretty laid back. The interviewer was very engaging and informal the whole time; she was also helpful with my list of questions. Between interviews, the Admissions Specialist held many question and answer sessions for the candidates that were waiting in the office. The second interviewer was an MD that taught at CMS. He was kind and thorough. This interviewer covered most of my AMCAS thoughtfully; he clearly had read the document. He also posed additional questions about my personal life, motives, and future plans. A brief tour came next which included the new Rosalind Franklin Biochemical dept, anatomy lab, realistic practice clinical rooms, workout room, cafeteria/ student union, and the twin-pod/ auditorium area. Half of the facilities are only 2 years old. There are also brand new dormitories near the school which we did not tour. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

04/07/2004