How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How long was the interview?

35 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)?

"I am writing a recommendation for you to the admissions committee - what do you want me to put in it? I mean, what differentiates you from any other student?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you think we should accept you? Name three of your strengths." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Vanderbilt? Tell me about your research." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Did you find your thesis project or did it find you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"none were too bad." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Student Doctor, mock interview, re-read AMCAS and got familiar with my research again." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Academics are incredible, pass/fail encourages teamwork, and everything regarding the students (happiness, attitude, etc)." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Campus is mediocre, the class-building isn't too cool. The weather sucks, too." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"All classes basically in one building, and that building is ugly." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview was very relaxed, the students were really happy and friendly, and the faculty seem great. The classes were good (though there is a ton of lecture) and the students rock their boards. The campus is ugly, at least compared to mine, and the building that you spend all day in is solid dark brick, and it's ugly too. The hospitals are excellent- especially the children's hospital, which is incredible. The weather is . . . good except when it is either raining or hot and humid, which is a good deal of the year. I like the cold and am not fond of hot/humid weather, so I wasn't a fan." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/13/2004