How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Do you play an instrument?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Do you have any questions for me?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are your hobbies?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Have you ever been to Latin America?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"I had quite a bit of trouble asking my second interviewer questions. He was a bit intimidating, but I think that may have just been his personality." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"mock interview at career center, internet research, SDN forums (they're so helpful)" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everyone was so nice. Our students that we met were so eager to answer questions and try and encourage you to come to their school. I really got the impression that everyone enjoyed being there and they wanted you to enjoy being there too. Also, Dr. Beckman was the most welcoming person, and she really put me at ease." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"My first interviewer totally forgot that she was supposed to interview me, and was in another part of town. Fortunately, I called the admissions office and they set me up with another interviewer." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I went to Tulane as an undergrad, so I knew about a lot of the problems involved with post-Katrina rebuilding and a lot about the area. I also had a friend who is a student take me on a quick tour and point out where to park. Unfortunately, the garages only take cash, so I had to go on a hunt for an atm. So bring cash." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Everyone was so helpful and energetic, and I was impressed by the fact that I kept hearing that the school was not cutthroat or competitive. People send out study guides to the entire class before all of the exams. There's also so much hands-on experience even in the first year, given that standardized patients begin in the first year. The admissions committee meets every Tuesday and makes decisions on a rolling basis. The major thing that I got is that the interviews are geared towards getting to know who you are as a person and who you will be as a doctor. The interview is supposed to be closed file, but my first interviewer opened with a question about my dad, so I knew she'd already read my file." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

On what date did the interview take place?

10/05/2006

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

10 out of 10