How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

1 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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)?

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

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

"Do you have any kids? (I'm married)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

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

What was the most interesting question?

"Your an orthopedist, you like a particular company's joint replacements the best but they are twice the cost, you use them exclusively but the hospital calls you and says you are losing them money and need to start using a cheaper joint that doesn't last as long in all patients 80 years old and above, what do you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Same." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Mock interview, school website, SDN feedback." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The diverse patient population and excellent clinical training." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The lack of a campus feel, that area of Boston is not very nice, the large applicant group (37), the price." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How expensive parking would be." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Started with a lengthy intro by the dean of admissions (great guy), followed by an informal group chat with a faculty member, one interview, a housing/financial aid info session, lunch with first and second year students, and a tour with a third year. At the end of the day was a wrap-up session with the dean." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

On what date did the interview take place?

10/25/2006

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

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10