Ok guys I’m back from the interviews and I have to say this was by far the most welcoming and well-knitted community I have ever seen. This may get extensive but this was some of the steps…
You should head over 15 minutes BEFORE the timeframe you are given, for example, I had a time slot of 1:30pm but went in at approximately 1:15pm.
You will be put in a general room with undergrad students that keep you engaged, and welcomed :)) I was able to talk to some of them and they were undoubtedly so kind! I believe I was with maybe 3-4 other students being interviewed as well.
They stated interviews will be given until March, and that they can only conduct interviews twice each week, and this was week 2, day 2 so far, and I believe we were the fourth batch of students. Also, they emphasized that there is no advantage to an earlier interview in February vs. March so everyone on here I know you can do just as well as anyone else, don’t feel discouraged by the time notion!
The first interview was with a wonderful undergraduate student, and it felt like a very engaging conversation, filled with experiences, and I didn’t even notice I was over the time, but nevertheless absolutely very well-rounded.
The second interview was with a doctor who was literally so sweet, and asked me to talk about my research and on some weaknesses/strengths, moments where I was able to learn something new. The doctor also rendered one of the essay lines that was significant, and I explained further which I knew was something I would love to contribute within the community.
The last interviewer was from the admissions committee, and was undoubtedly kind and very loving in retrospect to working in the sophie davis community. I was asked why be a physician and not a nurse, or even a physician assistant, and I asked questions in the end!
I was one of the last people out… I think I was the last person lol, but besides that, I was able to notice that each person was really interested in what I had to say, and is looking for a reason to admit you to the class. They want a group of students who are willing to work for the greater good, and it was very evident that this was being fulfilled!
Some tips
Please do not be so formal and rigid, these are people who want a casual convo!
Talk about things that matter to you, not things that will just “impress”
Be yourself, seriously, I was told that the fluidity when I spoke was something that was good, everyone has something special, convey that!
Go in with a smile!
Now nail the interview!
I explained to the admissions officer that when speaking to people on forums like this (talking about you all)… I was already able to notice a cohesion and similar motive to work collaboratively instead of against each other. Regardless of the outcome of my decision, I stated that I knew already from speaking with people like you all, I can already see a future class that is going to prosper substantially!
Ok seriously though, I’m incredibly drained, and I apologize for the extensive writing, I hope you all are doing well, and keep your heads up! I know something great is destined for us