Applicants fear interviewers signal rejection with curt comments
13 posts across 4 communities in the last 60 days; 77% from r/premed.
“So first I was frustrated from the part that some colleges highly recommend to take the interview because I'm international. I get the concern that if they worry that I can't speak fluently but bro THIS WHOLE INTERVIEW THING DOESN'T MAKE ME FLUENT IN ANY WAY. I was SOOOO…”
“I interviewed at my top choice program this week (literally my dream school so I'm being a little bit neurotic about this lol), and at the end of the first discussion, my interviewer said, "don't worry, you have a very impressive resume and I really enjoyed speaking with you…”
“"Getting a med school interview is a good sign, but it’s not a guarantee of acceptance. A competitive candidate may receive 2-4 acceptance offers from 10-15 interviews. Of course, results vary." I would say 10-15 II is a little bit more than a competitive candidate, and with…”
Multiple applicants describe feeling discouraged after medical school interviews where the interviewer made dismissive or discouraging remarks. One applicant specifically recalls an interviewer stating they would not be attending that particular school, and another felt the interviewer's tone indicated a lack of interest in their candidacy.
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“So first I was frustrated from the part that some colleges highly recommend to take the interview because I'm international. I get the concern that if they worry that I can't speak fluently but bro THIS WHOLE INTERVIEW THING DOESN'T MAKE ME FLUENT IN ANY…”
“I think I was slightly off topic for many questions and for the other they are hard to answer😭 for instance when they ask me what would be factors when I’m choosing medical school I started with meeting patient early on etc. and then I was off topic to “why this school” submitted by /u/FeedbackLower4851 [link] [comments]”
“(one of the best programs in my field but also maybe she’s just saying that to be nice??) EDIT: im gonna stop looking at this post now, but where did i say i was asking if im gonna get in? key word here is hope…. submitted by /u/thenextredlight [link] [comments]”
“I interviewed at my top choice program this week (literally my dream school so I'm being a little bit neurotic about this lol), and at the end of the first discussion, my interviewer said, "don't worry, you have a very impressive resume and I really enjoyed speaking with you, you will definitely get into medical school for sure." I know he can't tell me for sure if I got into this school specifically, but how should I interpret his comment? Should I take it neutrally or sho”
“I feel that academics should matter way less and scenario-based interviews that evaluate candidates’ stress response under pressure and conflict resolution/communication skills matter way more. End rant. submitted by /u/Regular-Ambition-902 [link] [comments]”
“I am a low stat applicant with 1 MD ii. That MD ii so happens to be at the most highly ranked school I applied to. I know I should just be grateful but I can’t help but feel I’ve been invited only to be instantly rejected. When I see so many more qualified individuals than myself being turned away I just can’t seem to understand why they would offer me this opportunity. I feel under qualified and am totally freaking out. Sorry if this is sounding neurotic I just need to get this off my chest and”
“Ik it depends on the school, but any anecdotal information would be appreciated. Are they just overall looking at "vibes" and taking notes on how well you answered the question, or are they summarizing your answer in the notes. I would imagine some combination right? Say someone screws up on one question, how damaging is that or are they reporting on the overall interview? submitted by /u/Certain_Necessary_91 [link] [comments]”
“Just curious about this. In theory, would talking about this in an interview be somewhat of a good response in med school interviews (or any medical program for that manner) or would it come across as relatively out of touch to an interviewer? I am currently not applying this cycle but this question came to mind as premed that also in the startup world. submitted by /u/Inevitable-Bad-8565 [link] [comments]”
“"Getting a med school interview is a good sign, but it’s not a guarantee of acceptance. A competitive candidate may receive 2-4 acceptance offers from 10-15 interviews. Of course, results vary." I would say 10-15 II is a little bit more than a competitive candidate, and with that much interviews that should comfortably be more than 4 acceptances. Hate how these silly companies feel the need to fear monger. submitted by /u/Certain_Necessary_91 [link] [comments]”
“I was hoping if anyone could share their success with interviewing and any tips they have. I have relatively mid-low stats with a 508 and 3.8 sGPA. I feel like my redeeming quality was my extracurriculars and writing. I hope this added background can help guide recommendations. I am really thankful to have gotten an interview, especially at an OOS state school that is relatively OOS-unfriendly. I really really like the program and their educational culture. Even though the interview is GPA and M”
“Basically the title, every single thing I’ve read and seen online about interviews say they will always ask you the 3 basic questions which is tell me about yourself, why medicine, why this school. The only question of those 3 I was asked was tell me about yourself. Idk if I’m just tripping cause this was my first ever interview but I’d say it went fairly well. Has anyone also had this? Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/ProfessionalYard8189 [link] [comments]”
“My interviewer ended my interview with "good luck with your life and career." I am taking that as I am definitely not getting an acceptance. Sucks bc it was one of my top choices :/ submitted by /u/ComfortableCity4043 [link] [comments]”
“Just finished an in-person interview and let's just say i'm feeling hopeless. Mid-way through, the interviewer was talking about the future and literally goes: "When you get into medical school that's not here." Then at the very end, he just says, "Good luck with your career." It felt like he was casually telling me "yeah you'll get in somewhere, just absolutely not our school." The crazy thing is he honestly seemed receptive to my answers and really”