How did the interview impress you?

No change

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?

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)?

"Why should we pick you? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about your MCAT scores and Grades?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is your opinion of HMOs and healthcare today?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What was your opinion on HMO's and healthcare today?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"SEE ABOVE" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"read bioethics.com, nih.gov (stem cells), UMDNJ website and NJMS brochure, AMCAS application" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Students are very relaxed and seem to ENJOY medical school. They also have lots of support at NJMS and the class is not competitive." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"My interviewer spent more time talking about herself than she did finding out about me. She also was writing while I was talking so I couln't even maintain eye contact. It was very frustrating and intimidating. She also seemed disinterested or withdrawn." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Interviews can be a waste of time." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I enjoyed the tour and special lunch with students. My interview didn't motivate at all. It was my first interview and I am a little discouraged. It was important that I used my interview to distiguish myself since my grades and MCATS are average. BUT i did't feel I had a real opportunity. The questions were vague and generic. She supposedly read my application but didn't ask specific questions about my background or experiences. MY ADVICE to interviewees is to SELL YOURSELF and INTERRUPT if they are talking too much." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/22/2003