How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 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)?

"Explain this part of your AMCAS essay." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Baylor?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What traits do you have that will make you a good doctor?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"see below" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"How would you measure whether you were a successful physician? (and I couldn't say outside measurements, like mortality rates)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"BCM website, SDN, mock interview by pre-med advisor" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"pretty much everything - students, curriculum, facilities. Curriculum provides for a ton of flexibility and/or time off. The students seem incredibly happy here and well-adjusted. They made it very clear that if you're ultra-competitive, this is not the place for you." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Students did complain about parking, but if you live in the right place it becomes a non-isssue." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Members of the admissions committee go out to Two Rows afterwards with everyone. Although you're already ranked based on that day's interview, you will still be ranked against upcoming interviewers. The point is, behave while you're there and know that pretty much anyone you talk to could be on the admissions committee." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Baylor is extremely impressive. This is my first interview, and they set an incredibly high standard for other schools to try and match. Plus, the tuition is incredibly low. This is a top-tier school and you could come out of here with less than $100K in debt very easily. If they accept me I'll very likely be coming." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/05/2003