Boston, MA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
One of my interviewers had not read my file before the interview and spent most of our time going over the basic facts from my AMCAS. One of my interviews was a 25 minute walk from the admissions office, and some had to travel by cab to their interviews. However, they provide you with good (written!) directions and cab vouchers if needed. There is quite a bit of down time during the interview day, so be prepared to explore campus on your own. As for the actual day, you arrive at 8 and can be there until 6 pm at the latest. They provide breakfast and lunch.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Where else have you gotten in so far? Tell me about the program there.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, talked to student hosts, reviewed AMCAS
What was the most difficult question?
What is the single best approach to understanding and stopping cancer?
What impressed you positively?
The students are extremely nice, friendly, and cooperative. They also go out a lot and have plenty of free time. They say they are very happy.
What impressed you negatively?
The faculty interviewers asked some inappropriate questions and challenged the importance of my research topics to medicine.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Some of the Harvard faculty do not think that Harvard is a truly special place to be and believe that you can get just as good of an education at any of the top 20 or so med schools.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
BOS
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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