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[GetmeintoMed]

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[Lucca]

They already like you. Now it’s your job to highlight what you would bring to the program. Don’t talk about other people, or your GPA, or the MCAT. Focus on yourself as a person, your interests and goals

 

[Goro]

Hello,

Basic background: did a few engineering internships in undergrad, didn't like engineering, proceeded to pursue a medical research/clinical research job after college. Worked a couple year, published in 3 papers, 1 middle author on a Nature publication, 2 first author publications. GPA 3.3-.4, MCAT 507-509 range. Got some excellent letters of rec. Not URM. One of my letter writers has significant ties at this school and I am guessing he/she must have put in a word to someone.

How do I capitalize on this opportunity to interview (besides being a good interviewer)? I am practicing with ~5 former adcoms doctors who work in my department I am doing research in right now. I am sure I will inevitably be asked about why they should pick me over someone else who has a stellar GPA and MCAT... I just don't feel special enough?

Any and all recommendations/advice appreciated! Thanks!!!

Read this:
Goro's Guide to Interviews
Goro's Guide to YOUR Interview Questions (2018 edition)

 

[getdown]

Don't be a weirdo and be courteous/professional to everyone you meet.

 

[Stellaartwa]

Any and all recommendations/advice appreciated! Thanks!!!

I appreciate your humility and I think that if you come across this way in real life, they will appreciate it too. You have successfully displayed to them through your (impressive) CV that you will be a great researcher and that you're savvy enough to have an important person backing you. Show them now that you're a leader in your community, a team player (ie: a good future classmate & workmate) and a compassionate person (ie: a good future doctor). Don't be self-deprecating but be humble.

As far as one piece of general interview advice that can take your interviewing skills to the next level: When you are asked a question, try to answer using stories and anecdotes when possible. Don't tell me that you're compassionate, show me that you're compassionate.

Best of luck and a huge congrats to you!