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  • University of Vermont College of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Burlington, VT
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

50 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)?

"Weaknesses? Over and over and over she dwelled on my weaknesses. I can only hope that means she thought I was a strong candidate." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you want to study medicine? why do you want to be a doctor? WHY? Why? Why? (She was tough)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is controversial in medicine today? Then I had to argue both sides of the issue." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Speaking of drinking, what happened in your freshman year? (she wanted me to crack)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What would your wife say your weaknesses are?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"This site, reviewed my ap, mock interview, induced vomiting (not really), a little yoga followed by coffee." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Burlington, try the Single Pebble for dinner but don't go alone (you need a res). Get out and talk to people, its weird how nice they are." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The extreme, intense, relentless, bitter, aweful cold. Dress warmly." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The med school buildings are drab, disorganized and under construction. That was a let down. You get a laptop with tuition, that the school maintains." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I was impressed by the curriculum, and by the sincerity of the staff and students. I felt welcomed, comfortable, and relaxed. There was a fin aid presentation that I found particularly useful. " Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 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?

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Wyndam

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

02/28/2005

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?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10

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