Oh My Godd: Interview Is Up!!

[senz_asian]

Hi guys! I got an invitation for interview by Mr. or Dr. Yates, ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW AND SHOULD KNOW BEFORE THE INTERVIEW???

PLEASE RESPOND FAST, IT'S COMING IN COUPLE OF DAYS !!!

[Nimmuk]

Hey, congrats!!!

Don't worry, just be yourself. There are a few people in this furum who just recently were interviewed, perhaps they can shade some light regarding some of the questions. The fact that you were offered an interview speeks volumes about yourself.

Good luck.

[charlottenian]

Last year my interview was with another person (cant recall the name) but it was very casual. It was about 5 questions and lasted about 15 minutes.

[JTP73]

Hi guys! I got an invitation for interview by Mr. or Dr. Yates, ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW AND SHOULD KNOW BEFORE THE INTERVIEW???

PLEASE RESPOND FAST, IT'S COMING IN COUPLE OF DAYS !!!

TRY NOT TO YELL. Speak slowly, confidently, and with normal tone of voice.

I understand the urgency--review your application materials, try to talk out your thoughts regarding your decision to apply to medical school and how they would apply to your future work as a physician. Complete a search on ValueMD, and you will find the answers for which you are looking.

Check this out: (Page down to "10 Minutes and 16 Seconds")
http://john-and-heidi-paruch.blogspot.com/2005_01_23_john-and-heidi-paruch_archive.html

Good luck!

JP

[fh71182]

my interview last year was with d.f............he was mumbling, so i couldn't hear his questions clearly. anyway, whatever i could make out of the quesitons i did my best to asnwer them. very casual as charlottonian said.......just be urself, obviously they'll ask you why you want to be a doctor/(or a vet, lol).

[cubmd]

Drink a beer :toast: and relax.

[skidoc42]

Hey, congrats!!!

Don't worry, just be yourself. There are a few people in this furum who just recently were interviewed, perhaps they can shade some light regarding some of the questions. The fact that you were offered an interview speeks volumes about yourself.

Good luck.

Nimmuk has the idea as usual! As long as you don't mention the 25 state killing spree you went on as an undergrad (we've all been there ;)) you should be just fine!!

skidoc42 ;)

[rapunzel]

Hi,

I just had my interivew about a month ago. like everyone else said in this forum...just relax and be your self. my interview only lasted for about 5 mins. i was asked questions like:

1. why do i want to be a doctor?
2. what kind of dr. do i want to be?
3. what can we do about the raising cost of health care?

good luck on your interview! i'm sure you'll do just fine and keep us posted!

[swimguy23]

its great seeing how supportive smu students are, im not being sarcastic

sometimes tho i feel like its a strange cult or one of those trust building exercises where you have to say 2 nice things about someone before you say 1 bad thing.....i dont know just my thoughts

[Knight007]

swimguy...lol... since I can only speak for myself, I think SMU students truly are genuine as now I know several of them ... I will start SMU in a few weeks and I dont have a single worry about the transition :)
Its a universal thing...people are more accepting of constructive criticism and
rational debates over slander and mud slinging competitions.

[Knight007]

btw....senz asian... did you have your interview yet? let us know !

[teratos]

Watch "Harold and Kumar go to WhiteCastle", or at least the first 10 minutes of it. Don't do that. G

[swimguy23]

swimguy...lol... since I can only speak for myself, I think SMU students truly are genuine as now I know several of them ... I will start SMU in a few weeks and I dont have a single worry about the transition :)
Its a universal thing...people are more accepting of constructive criticism and
rational debates over slander and mud slinging competitions.

youre obviously not from new england

[Knight007]

actually...I am from New Jersey :)

[senz_asian]

I deeply appreciate you all for your support and openness. Your kind words for encouragement here and private messages convince me that SMU is a great and smart choice. I always believe and favor cooperation over competition, and I found a place where I could belong to.

by the way, my interview is set to be tomorrow .. I will keep you guys posted!

thanks again for your support!

[swimguy23]

actually...I am from New Jersey :)

thats not new england youre mid-atlantic.....btw your state smells, youre bad drivers and its ok to call it the beach :)

but you were a blue state so thankfully you at least have that goin for you

[Knight007]

NJ smells...but only in the central industrialized area ...and we are the third worst drivers in the nation....and our beaches provide free chemical peels everytime you take a dip..

But ..if you go deep into NJ...you will find a natural wildlife, bears, deers, salamanders, wetlands, forests, streams, lakes, mountains....

...the blue beaches of Cayman however will definitely be more soothing than
the grey beaches of jersey ... looking forward to it :)

[swimguy23]

NJ smells...but only in the central industrialized area ...and we are the third worst drivers in the nation....and our beaches provide free chemical peels everytime you take a dip..

But ..if you go deep into NJ...you will find a natural wildlife, bears, deers, salamanders, wetlands, forests, streams, lakes, mountains....

...the blue beaches of Cayman however will definitely be more soothing than
the grey beaches of jersey ... looking forward to it :)

i forgot to add that you dont know how to pump gas and everyone lives off of a highway.....what are they called, belt loops?

[senz_asian]

Hi guys!! I got an email from SMU, I AM IN FOR FALL 2005 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did my interview with Mr. Yates, and it was FANTASTIC! We talked for 20 minutes. He was very nice, and down-to-earth!! I got excellent feed-back after each question he asked me, and it really boosted up my confidence !!

THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERY ONE FROM THIS FORUM, WITHOUT YOU GUYS, THE PROCESS COULD NOT GO SO SMOOTHLY !!!

SEE YOU IN FALL !

[onesolo]

Congradulations on your acceptance. So many people going in the Fall. Anyone know how many are being accepted for the fall? I moved my acceptance back to Jan and boy I can't wait.

[Knight007]

Welcome aboard senz asian...!

Get you Financial Aid in order if you havent done so already. and if you
will be procuring Health Xpress Loans, I suggest you do it on the phone
to make the process go faster. Also book your round trip flight, and
on the SMU's online portal, log-in using the username password provided to you,
and click on "student Information" and check all the documents that have been
processed or if any are missing....its an excellent service..utilize it :)
Good Luck !

[Bedazzled]

Congrats Senz Asian! That's awesome! :D

I hope to be joining you in celebrating, as I'll be applying for the May 2006 class this fall!

Best of luck getting ready for the move!

Christen