How conversational the interview was
Boston University
Location: Boston, MA (Urban)
School Type: Private Institution
Program Website: MD | MD-PhD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: BU
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Letters of Recommendation: MD | MD-PhD
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Length and Count
50 min average
1.1 interviewers average
Experience
79.5% Positive11.1% Neutral9.5% Negative
Interview impressions · 253 responses
Sdn, studying the site and mock interview
just know why dentistry, why BU, and if you don't know a question, take a second and then just answer it to the best of your ability. Do look over more questions than what is provided here since I got some that I was unprepared for. Also, it was conversational but he did still throw question after question to me.
To be prepared for curve ball questions
Not really that negative, but I got the vibe he didn't really like one of my answers to "Why BU" because he said well thats the point when I talked about how integrative the curriculum was. Also, the conversation flowed somewhat well, but he would just throw questions at me normal interview style.
It was a casual conversation and I appreciated that the interviewer was very nice and didn't seem to mind even if I stuttered or faltered a little.
Looked at this page, looked on reddit, practiced my questions with friends and by myself to make sure I spoke in a relaxed and realistic way that wasn't robotic. Made sure to know why bu, why dentistry
Wonderful experience overall
I wish I had known it was OK to have water available since I was sick for my interview
Nothing, it was wonderful
The interviewer complimented specific parts of my application and went out of his way to tell me that he thought I was qualified and that he cared about the obstacles I've overcome
Re-read my application and publications, attended the school's information session, reviewed this page
LOVED! Felt like I let the interviewer know about me. No rush, and the interviewer was professional, kind, and receptive
The opportunities and passion at the school
Mock interviews
Overall, not too sure how to feel. The first half was very research and ethics-based. The second half was more about volunteering and hobbies.
Done more research on the interviewer.
repeated question about research and understanding of my particular projects
Back and forth conversation was natural and not stressed
Big Interview mock interview, rereading my application
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