2009-2010 University of Massachusetts Application Thread

[JClass413]

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I agree with JClass. I had a mock interview the day before my actual interview at UMASS. He really laid into me and asked difficult questions. My interviews at UMASS were a breeze in comparison! Good Luck!

Yeah totally felt the same way, I was way more intimidated by my mock interview! So my real interview was easier, I settled down and did very well because my mock interview asked me all the same questions they did, except with a curve ball asking me to describe the function of RER, which I nailed. Good Luck!

 

[Squirrel89]

Hi quick question when did you receive the interview date? I received mine in Oct 14th for an interview all the way in December 15. Just don't like the fact I have to wait so so long. Good thing I had one interview at Howard University, so by Dec 15 I all ready have experience in interviewing. I recommend you have a mock interview that was a HUGE HELP set up by my undergraduate college. Good luck.

I'm not sure what that means, but my application was complete on 10/19 and I got my interview email on 10/22. They scheduled me for an interview on 11/17. I could have just taken someone's spot if they withdrew...maybe.

 

[JClass413]

I'm not sure what that means, but my application was complete on 10/19 and I got my interview email on 10/22. They scheduled me for an interview on 11/17. I could have just taken someone's spot if they withdrew...maybe.

Wow okay, maybe it has to do with me meeting with the minority recruitment office the day of my interview before my actual interview, so that was the next date available to them????

 

[Moki]

Wow okay, maybe it has to do with me meeting with the minority recruitment office the day of my interview before my actual interview, so that was the next date available to them????

They clearly think highly enough of you to offer you an interview. Run your own race. You'll be better off.

 

[Infinitydrop]

I'm not sure what that means, but my application was complete on 10/19 and I got my interview email on 10/22. They scheduled me for an interview on 11/17. I could have just taken someone's spot if they withdrew...maybe.

Same here, got an invite 2 days after complete for an interview that was 3 weeks later. Umass is strange

 

[JClass413]

Oh well I should stop stressing over it and be thankful I was atleast offered an interview.

 

[BeantownMD]

I'm not sure what that means, but my application was complete on 10/19 and I got my interview email on 10/22. They scheduled me for an interview on 11/17. I could have just taken someone's spot if they withdrew...maybe.

I don't think short notice is uncommon. I'm a reapplicant and last year was given 10 days notice for a mid-January interview.

Just received an interview invite on Monday for Dec 1st...

Good luck to everyone who has upcoming interviews!! I would agree that the interviews at umass are nothing to get too stressed over! One of my interviewers last year didn't even ask me any questions -- just the "tell me about yourself..."

 

[catswym]

just received an interview invite for 12/2.

Anyone else have any feedback on interviews here? It will be my first (didn't complete until mid-september).

 

[Snurping]

just received an interview invite for 12/2.

Anyone else have any feedback on interviews here? It will be my first (didn't complete until mid-september).

My UMass interview was pretty low stress. Just questions about my activities, why medicine and why UMass. Definitely have concrete reasons behinds you applied to UMass. I had two interviews which were both about 30 minutes. Be prepared to have to navigate through the hospital/campus to find your interviews - they are not in the admissions office or anything (some schools do this). I would also come prepared with questions with specific things about the schools for both students and faculty as you will meet both.

Also, there is a morning session and an afternoon session so if you show up and it seems like no one's there, it's because the day is split up.

Relax and smile and try to have a bit of fun 🙂

 

[MadMaxMD]

Interview 12/9!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO! 😀

 

[dw2158]

'grats to all of you with recent invites! i really loved my visit to umass. if you've got questions about interview day, send 'em my way.

also, i'm guessing the majority of people on here are eastern mass peeps, but i can't be the ONLY one repping western mass, can i?

 

[AyCaramba]

'grats to all of you with recent invites! i really loved my visit to umass. if you've got questions about interview day, send 'em my way.

also, i'm guessing the majority of people on here are eastern mass peeps, but i can't be the ONLY one repping western mass, can i?

Oh my god, they have the internet in western mass?? oh wait, you're in nyc right now. i was so shocked for a moment

 

[dw2158]

Oh my god, they have the internet in western mass?? oh wait, you're in nyc right now. i was so shocked for a moment

ha. yeah, i grew up there but i live in nyc now. my parents don't even live in wmass anymore; they left for boston

but i still have a tiny inkling of wmass pride... sort of...

 

[D and D]

western mass all day every day. my internet works great, too. 😀

 

[JClass413]

Western mass baby springfield to be exact!!!

 

[D and D]

really!!? Springfield as well! (I guess I should have guessed from the 413... but other towns fall into the area code) Good luck with everything!

 

[JClass413]

Thanks you too!

 

[partinerns]

'grats to all of you with recent invites! i really loved my visit to umass. if you've got questions about interview day, send 'em my way.

also, i'm guessing the majority of people on here are eastern mass peeps, but i can't be the ONLY one repping western mass, can i?

Central MA ftw!

 

[dw2158]

really!!? Springfield as well! (I guess I should have guessed from the 413... but other towns fall into the area code) Good luck with everything!

😡 my cell is 413 and i'm mos def NOT from springfield. don't forget about us small town folk.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

Central MA ftw!

dude, to all of us this side of 495, everything is western mass. =)

 

[VBaller12]

I'm from the 413 too! Right outside of Springfield... Good luck to all you Western Massers!

P.S. I live in Boston now... 😛

 

[dw2158]

i wonder if i'm the only yankee fan to have ever been granted admission to the university of massachusetts medical school. heh.

 

[Squirrel89]

This is my first interview, and it's coming up next Tuesday. Any advice from people who've already interviewed? I'm a little nervous, but I feel like I'm prepared especially after reading numerous articles on the current health care reform. Also, I'm signed up for the morning session so do they give you decent breakfast?

 

[D and D]

Morning session here as well, definitely no breakfast. But there is a decent hospital cafeteria, a caf in the lazare research building, and a dunkin donuts across the street. My interviews were very relaxed and all I really had to know was my application, although some of the other students I interviewed with were apparently grilled on health care reform.

 

[Petemoss]

How long after the interview should we expect to hear back?

 

[Snurping]

How long after the interview should we expect to hear back?

I think it can really vary. I have a friend who interviewed 9/15 and has yet to hear back. I have heard of a lot of people not hearing until April or so as UMass is notoriously slow.

 

[dw2158]

How long after the interview should we expect to hear back?

on interview day (9/15) they told us that they accept a select few october 15th and then verrrry slowly after that. because of state funding they can't over-accept, so they have to wait for people to withdraw before they can accept more. that's why many people have to wait until the spring.

 

[Toadsworth]

This is my first interview, and it's coming up next Tuesday. Any advice from people who've already interviewed? I'm a little nervous, but I feel like I'm prepared especially after reading numerous articles on the current health care reform. Also, I'm signed up for the morning session so do they give you decent breakfast?

Morning session here as well, definitely no breakfast. But there is a decent hospital cafeteria, a caf in the lazare research building, and a dunkin donuts across the street. My interviews were very relaxed and all I really had to know was my application, although some of the other students I interviewed with were apparently grilled on health care reform.

You know, it's funny. I've sat through roughly 10 individual interviews and neither health care reform nor ethics has come up once.

 

[holyhekshler]

INTERVIEW INVITE TODAY😀😀😀
the only problem is that I am currently not living in the US but am back in Mass this week only cause I have another interview... I am planning on calling in the morning and begging them to interview me this week...I'm not planning on this being successful but I am sure hoping that it will be. Any advice? Anyone with experience doing this? Thanks!

 

[FeatherPen]

INTERVIEW INVITE TODAY😀😀😀
the only problem is that I am currently not living in the US but am back in Mass this week only cause I have another interview... I am planning on calling in the morning and begging them to interview me this week...I'm not planning on this being successful but I am sure hoping that it will be. Any advice? Anyone with experience doing this? Thanks!

I would give it a shot, even though I cannot see this working out. They can't blame you for trying.

If they turn you down, ask that your interview be scheduled for late march. This way you can try to schedule the rest of your invites for the same week. If you keep scheduling your interviews for ASAP, you will need to make many trips back and forth.

 

[Moki]

Third Firday of the month. . . . has anyone heard anything today?

 

[tman1820]

There were last year, but it looks pretty quiet this time around...was hoping to see an email from UMass today...looks like they're making us wait longer this year...blah

 

[Moki]

Thanks for the response, tman1820. I feel exactly the same as you. 🙁 Maybe they will send something out the beginning of next week. . . ? I know, wishful thinking.

 

[AyCaramba]

Third Firday of the month. . . . has anyone heard anything today?

I've been checking the status page, but so far nothing...looks like we might have to wait another week (or likely 2 because of the holiday)

 

[tman1820]

yeah...today is basically out of the question and probably next week is too so it looks like its going to be awhile...whatever, I'm in it for the long haul...

 

[Moki]

Alright, I guess I'll bury myself in studying for my A&P test with a beverage or two to numb the disappointment. Hope we get the good news soon.

 

[caveat87]

Just got accepted!! I interviewed 9/15 and got the email tonight. Hope some other SDNers get the good news before turkey day 🙂

 

[AyCaramba]

Just got accepted!! I interviewed 9/15 and got the email tonight. Hope some other SDNers get the good news before turkey day 🙂

congratulations! looks like the people on SDN who have been accepted all interviewed before me. UMass is as slow as advertised...

 

[Petemoss]

Interviewed 9/30. Hopefully they'll get around to us soon....

 

[Moki]

Just got accepted!! I interviewed 9/15 and got the email tonight. Hope some other SDNers get the good news before turkey day 🙂

Congratulations!! What an awesome Thanksgiving for you! 😀

 

[D and D]

Accepted yesterday afternoon as well! Interviewed 10/28. Good luck everyone!

 

[Moki]

Congratulations, D and D!!

 

[Toadsworth]

Accepted yesterday afternoon as well! Interviewed 10/28. Good luck everyone!

Just got accepted!! I interviewed 9/15 and got the email tonight. Hope some other SDNers get the good news before turkey day 🙂

Congrats guys!

 

[JClass413]

any one interviewing on December 15th, I feel like the only one who was invited all the way back in early October for such a late date. Oh well, at least I have one acceptance under my belt at my 2nd choice for medical school. So it will come down to UMASS and my 2nd choice. 🙂

 

[tman1820]

I wish UMass would give me an early christmas gift....

 

[AyCaramba]

I wish UMass would give me an early christmas gift....

The 3rd friday of the month is the 18th, so hopefully some of us will get some early christmas news.... I would be so psyched....

 

[JClass413]

This thread is dead!

 

[Petemoss]

This thread is dead!

Considering how slow UMass is with informing applicants, I'm not surprised.

 

[justdumpit]

Anybody still have yet to hear about an interview invite? Any rejections?

 

[JClass413]

I don't know about new invites, but I was invited almost 60 days ago for an interview on December 15th. Anyone else going to be there, sounds like I'm a loner on the 15th lol.