Medical interview Prep Archives

27 12, 2022

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview
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3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview

Michael Moore2023-11-03T01:34:11-04:00

Medical school interviews can be nerve-racking. There’s no denying that. And most applicants would agree that they feel this way about them– at least in the beginning when you are just starting out and have less experience doing them. Medical school interviews are a key part of the admissions process, and with thoughtful preparation and practice, they can really help you stand out from other applicants. Just like the other portions of the admissions process, your medical school interviews deserve time and preparation. (So, don’t overlook this step!) Here are three ways to stand out during your medical school interviews… [...]

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School InterviewMichael Moore2023-11-03T01:34:11-04:00

15 11, 2022

How NOT to Stress During Interview Season
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How NOT to Stress During Interview Season

Michael Moore2023-11-06T03:09:19-05:00

How to manage your stress during interview season The time spent waiting between submitting your medical school or residency application and hearing back from your schools can be stressful! For most, it can feel like an eternity because of all the effort and time put into preparing, researching, and then submitting your primary and secondary applications. It's interview season now for both medical schools and residency programs, and there's still plenty of time for you to be offered school/program interviews. Try to stay patient and remember the best thing to do during this time is to prepare for your interviews. [...]

How NOT to Stress During Interview SeasonMichael Moore2023-11-06T03:09:19-05:00

1 11, 2022

5 Essential Medical School Interview Tips
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5 Essential Medical School Interview Tips

Michael Moore2023-11-06T03:19:59-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] If you've made it to the interview stage of the medical school application cycle, congratulations! Most schools only offer interviews to candidates they are seriously considering for admission. And, final admission decisions usually weigh heavily on your interview performance. But don't stress! Remember, admissions committees already know your credentials. They do interviews to know what kind of person you are, and so they can discover how you communicate with others. In addition, they want to identify candidates with maturity, empathy, and superior interpersonal skills. Interview policies and processes may differ from school to school; but overall, most committees [...]

5 Essential Medical School Interview TipsMichael Moore2023-11-06T03:19:59-05:00

16 08, 2022

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School Interviews
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Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School Interviews

Michael Moore2023-11-06T06:27:57-05:00

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School Interviews Once you reach the interview stage of medical school admissions, you can concentrate your efforts on making sure you nail them. After all, you’ve completed your MCAT, essays, and volunteering. You’re well on your way to finishing your senior year pre-med. Now, the only thing standing between you and that acceptance letter is your interview Your medical school interviews determine what the rest of your life looks like, and preparation is everything. Even though interviews don’t start until later this fall and go into the winter, beginning your preparations months in advance [...]

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Med School InterviewsMichael Moore2023-11-06T06:27:57-05:00

2 11, 2021

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question
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11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question: Medical school interview season continues, which means we are back with another round of need-to-know information to help you make it through your interviews without a hitch. When preparing for an interview, medical school hopefuls spend a lot of time getting introspective. After all, interviewers will likely ask students all about themselves. They’ll ask about work experience, motivation, and classes. There’s one question, however, that you may have overlooked in all your preparation. The question? “Do you have any questions for us?” Good interviewees are prepared for this question, [...]

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

19 10, 2021

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.
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Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. It’s late October, and many medical school hopefuls are on pins and needles waiting for the coveted invitation to interview. If you submitted secondary applications at the earliest possible opportunity, it is likely that you have been waiting months at this point for an interview invitation. The uncertainty can be nerve-wracking! After sending out secondary applications, waiting on an interview invite leaves applicants feeling anxious, but more importantly - powerless. There is nothing left to do but wait. Or is there? Here are three things you should have on your to-do list [...]

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

5 10, 2021

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success
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10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success With medical program interviews being mainly conducted virtually for the 2021-2022 season, Code Blue Essays is here to provide the tips you need to find success in the digital world. We are dedicating this blog to the essential guidelines for conducting yourself before, during, and after a medical school interview done in the virtual realm. Preparing for the interview 1) Collect All The Information You Can Collect all the information you can, just as you would in a non-virtual interview. You’ll want to know which platform the school utilizes for interviews and whether [...]

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

7 09, 2021

4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews
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4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:56:37-05:00

4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews As we approach AAMC interview season, things still look a little different from previous years. Due to the circumstances, medical school interviews will all be virtual again for the 2021-2022 cycle. Going into your interview prepared is always a top priority, so here are four things you should remember as you prepare to face this phase of your application process. They Already Like You When a medical school grants you an interview, there is a good chance – around 50%, depending on the school – that they will offer you admission. During the interview, they want [...]

4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:56:37-05:00