How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 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)?

"What classes are you taking?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are your goals in medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Questions about my volunteer experience" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How would you restructure public housing in Boston to promote more community? (Related to my volunteer experience)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What do you think is a good solution to the financial problems facing primary care providers in terms of low payments from medicare and high operating costs, etc. (After I answered, he told me he didn't actually expect me to come up with "THE answer")" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"AMCAS, UVM brochure, SDN, previous interviews" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The friendliness of the staff and students, and their enthusiasm for the VIC. Also the VIC itself and how much the school seems invested in the success of its students." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Burlington - it's small, 3 hours from anywhere interesting, and very windy due to its location on Lake Champlain." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That you have to be a VT resident for a year BEFORE you apply or it's basically impossible to take advantage of in-state tuition rates at any point during your 4 years there." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"UVM seems very focused on its students and their success. The VIC is a very well-planned curriculum, and the faculty appear very dedicated to making it work for every student. I wish we had more time to meet with students, since the tour was given by an admissions staff person. All in all, a pleasant experience." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2005

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

3 out of 10