How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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)?

"Why choose a career in medicine over any other helping or research profession?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are some of the reasons why you might want to spend the next four years of your life at this school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is your family like?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"related to ps" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"It was a very LOW stress interview - all questions were open-ended." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"amcas, ps, secondary essays, gave some thought to frequently asked questions... also, UMASS has excellent online resources!" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The applicant pool is wildly competitive. The facilities are nice and the new building is gorgeous. There are many opportunities to get involved in community service, international medicine, and research." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That people in Worcester drive like people in Boston! :) Grading in the first and second years is not as complicated as other resources make it out to be." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Friendly people in an encouraging atmosphere. Conversational interviews (a few standard questions tossed in but nothing too provocative)." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student