Miami Interview

[cbn82]

I am scheduled for an interview with Dr. Clutter in Miami, FL next week and was wondering if anyone could kindly share any of their past experiences or provide some friendly advice that may prove to be helpful. I'm feeling a bit nervous!!! :shock:

Thanks for your help....

[thatsme]

I had my interview back in August. It was really laid back and relaxed. The hardest question I had was what was the biggest obstacle in my educational career. I did some undergraduate research, so I was asked a couple of questions about that, but it wasn't anything hard or anything I couldn't answer. We went over my transcripts, and I was questioned about some of the courses I made C's in, but it was more of stuff like did I have a hard time understanding the concepts or did I not spend enough time studying (I made C's in physics 2, organic 2, and biochem. I'm auditing biochem this semester, so they seemed to like the fact that I'm putting forth the effort to get a better understanding of the subject matter.) I graduated in 2001, so I was asked why I want to be a doctor and why I've waited so long to apply to med school. I took the MCAT twice. The first time I didn't study, and I made an 18, and the second time, I did study, and I made a 23. They wanted to know what I did differently to prepare for it. I've been working since I graduated, and they wanted to know what I've been doing and how I like it. They wanted to know what kind of clinical experience I've had. I really didn't have a lot of clinical experience at all, but I was accepted, so I guess that didn't have a negative impact on their opinion of me. The last part of the interview was any questions I had about Ross. The whole interview part lasted about 30 minutes. After that, I watched a video about the school. That took about 30 minutes. After the video, a student who recently got off the island came in and spoke to me and answered any questions I had. After that, we went to the hospital where the 5 & 6th semester takes place, and I got a tour it. That's about it. When you interview, remember that the interviewer is wearing a suit and tie, so if you want to go dressed down, that's your perrogative, but I would suggest dressing up somewhat. The people I met were really relaxed and easy to talk to.

I hope this helps.

[Pascal]

I met Dr. Clutter when I got to Ross and he is so easy to get along with. He'll make you feel relaxed for sure. I had my interview in Detroit and it was a very relaxed interview. Just be calm and have a nice personality. Good Luck!! I might see you soon

[Daniel]

Be confident and professional. You'd be surprised by how far a good personality can do to mask your deficiencies elsewhere.

[mushmouth]

I had my interview back in August. It was really laid back and relaxed. The hardest question I had was what was the biggest obstacle in my educational career. I did some undergraduate research, so I was asked a couple of questions about that, but it wasn't anything hard or anything I couldn't answer. We went over my transcripts, and I was questioned about some of the courses I made C's in, but it was more of stuff like did I have a hard time understanding the concepts or did I not spend enough time studying (I made C's in physics 2, organic 2, and biochem. I'm auditing biochem this semester, so they seemed to like the fact that I'm putting forth the effort to get a better understanding of the subject matter.) I graduated in 2001, so I was asked why I want to be a doctor and why I've waited so long to apply to med school. I took the MCAT twice. The first time I didn't study, and I made an 18, and the second time, I did study, and I made a 23. They wanted to know what I did differently to prepare for it. I've been working since I graduated, and they wanted to know what I've been doing and how I like it. They wanted to know what kind of clinical experience I've had. I really didn't have a lot of clinical experience at all, but I was accepted, so I guess that didn't have a negative impact on their opinion of me. The last part of the interview was any questions I had about Ross. The whole interview part lasted about 30 minutes. After that, I watched a video about the school. That took about 30 minutes. After the video, a student who recently got off the island came in and spoke to me and answered any questions I had. After that, we went to the hospital where the 5 & 6th semester takes place, and I got a tour it. That's about it. When you interview, remember that the interviewer is wearing a suit and tie, so if you want to go dressed down, that's your perrogative, but I would suggest dressing up somewhat. The people I met were really relaxed and easy to talk to.

I hope this helps.

Good post! Dr. Clutter is a real sweetheart, so just be yourself, but make sure you have a reasonable answer for those obvious blemishes to your record, just in case.