Brown University

There wouldn't really be an opportunity to slip into my sneakers - I wouldn't have brought them!

Nothing. I really loved my experience here.

Everyone was so happy and friendly and seemed to really care about student success/choosing students that would be a good fit for Brown and vice versa. It was also great that ODMA and financial aid were included in the agenda for everyone, rather than being something we had to seek on the side.

My applications, school website, SDN

The interview is VERY casual. My second interviewer did ask one or two *slightly* "tougher" questions--about failures,--but it was done in such a way that it just felt very conversational.

That I was absolutely going to fall in love and I will be 100% heartbroken if I don't get in!

Literally the only thing I can think of is that the library is small....

EVERYTHING. All of the students were so nice, relaxed, and open. Everyone seems to have a really healthy work/life balance. The admissions staff were SO nice and genuinely wanted us to be there--like, before they "let" me leave, the dean came out to shake my hand and make sure all my questions were answered. During my interview, my interviewer commented that I would work really well with another clinician and kept saying "oh I wish you got to meet him!". After my interview ended, she tracked down his contact info and gave it to me. That genuine attention doesn't happen everywhere.

This school is wonderful and very unique. We were told 30% of students are accepted outright and by the end of the cycle, about 50% of students who interviewed are accepted (through waitlist and general acceptance)

how kind and wonderful they would be!

the students seemed genuinely happy to be there, lots of variety in their education and ways to customize

looked over my AMCAS and secondary

Nothing specifically negative; although in the time after my interview, I felt that I didn't know as much about the specific class schedule at Brown as I did at other schools.

The admissions staff and my interviewers seemed to all know a lot about my application; they referred to specific items in my application. This made me feel that they were truly interested in me as a person rather than a generic applicant. I was also impressed that so many students came to the lunch to share their experiences. There were more students than interviewees.

Reviewed my application and secondary essays. Reflected on my interests in medicine. Decided on some talking points for major questions (why medicine? why MD? why Brown?)

The interviews were very laid-back and conversational. Brown seems like an incredibly supportive and flexible environment. The interview day was also VERY well organized.

That I would love it here so much?!

Not much, to be honest.

How well everyone knew my file! From the moment I walked in, the admissions staff and faculty knew who I was and seemed genuinely excited to meet me. Students were happy and also very enthusiastic and willing to answer questions candidly. There seemed to be a real community vibe here.

Reading my own file, reading up about Brown's programs