2020-2021 Emory

BU Medical Sciences
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Hey all! Got an II for not too far out (maybe filling a cancellation?) either way super pumped but nervous about this group interview!

I was wondering if anyone who already did it could comment on the average length of responses and if there was any back-and-forth between applicants? I heard a horror story from someone where they went 1st at a similar thing and spoke for ~10s and everyone else gave super long answers and I'm tryna not have that happen to me (or worse- the reverse!)
 
sr4b said:
Hey all! Got an II for not too far out (maybe filling a cancellation?) either way super pumped but nervous about this group interview!

I was wondering if anyone who already did it could comment on the average length of responses and if there was any back-and-forth between applicants? I heard a horror story from someone where they went 1st at a similar thing and spoke for ~10s and everyone else gave super long answers and I'm tryna not have that happen to me (or worse- the reverse!)
Click to expand...
I haven't gotten an II, but do you mind sharing when you were complete?
 
sr4b said:
Hey all! Got an II for not too far out (maybe filling a cancellation?) either way super pumped but nervous about this group interview!

I was wondering if anyone who already did it could comment on the average length of responses and if there was any back-and-forth between applicants? I heard a horror story from someone where they went 1st at a similar thing and spoke for ~10s and everyone else gave super long answers and I'm tryna not have that happen to me (or worse- the reverse!)
Click to expand...
any one willing to weigh in? Not looking for any NDA secrets but just really nervous about flow!!
 
Does anyone (especially current students) know what the adcoms are looking for from the group interview? Interviewed last week and felt like I didn't do so hot during that part, so I'm a little concerned about how it'll be evaluated. Thanks!
 
DorianDinosaur said:
Does anyone (especially current students) know what the adcoms are looking for from the group interview? Interviewed last week and felt like I didn't do so hot during that part, so I'm a little concerned about how it'll be evaluated. Thanks!
Click to expand...
Hey! can't help here, sorry! but I'm hoping you can answer my question - what was the average timing like per answer on this part and was there any opportunity for back and forth or is it just like an interview but taking turns lol?
 
sr4b said:
Hey! can't help here, sorry! but I'm hoping you can answer my question - what was the average timing like per answer on this part and was there any opportunity for back and forth or is it just like an interview but taking turns lol?
Click to expand...
From my memory of this - there wasn't any back and forth though I did reference someone else's answer at one point. Like they went before me and then I said "I really relate to X's answer on this because I also..." (side note both X and I were accepted). In terms of timing - I would say maybe we answered for a minute each? I wouldn't worry too much about your length compared to someone else's. Make sure you're concise without being abrupt so the minute mark should be decent. Also for one of my questions the interviewer asked me a follow up to my answer and I think that was the only situation where that happened. Seriously, don't compare yourself too much to the other students. It's a little nerve wracking and I understand comparing yourself to others but I heard form students who had their entire interview group accepted so it's actually not a competition.
 
pelotan1 said:
I think I’m reaching end of the line for Emory...no word at all. Complete early September. MCAT 515–probably not high enough. GPA 3.95 strong research and clinical experience.
Click to expand...
You are not alone. Complete July, LM 77. Silence.
 
spottedcory said:
Do they accept pre-II updates?
Click to expand...
yeah dawg they do, and if they don't, what's the worst that could happen? My cycle is already slow as hell so I'm not waiting on the small chance for after I get a II. Regardless of if they accept one or not, I'm sending it because they have a page for it in their application portal
 
pcvtomd21 said:
Can anyone comment on the schedule of the interview day? I at least want to know how long I can expect to be on zoom for work purposes!
Click to expand...

From what I read on the portal (or email), it's a long day. On Monday's, it's from 11AM-5(or 6)PM. Friday interview dates are the same length but different times.
 
pcvtomd21 said:
Can anyone comment on the schedule of the interview day? I at least want to know how long I can expect to be on zoom for work purposes!
Click to expand...
It’s very long and you won’t know your schedule until one of the introduction sessions of the interview day. But they coordinated it very well so you won’t get lost.
 
emnuss said:
I went digging on last year's thread and saw IIs on 1/7, 1/22, 1/28, 2/4, 2/7, and 2/13. Their last interview date was 2/28. Still plenty of time for those of us still waiting!
Click to expand...
damn we really gotta continue living with this stress of the unknown until feb . but at least there is hope I guess
 
ThatSerb said:
damn we really gotta continue living with this stress of the unknown until feb . but at least there is hope I guess
Click to expand...
Yeah they're really about to do that to us lmao. Definitely makes me feel a little better about where I'm sitting in this cycle right now though
 
Could any current students speak on how stressful the clinical years are here at Emory with the letter grading system?
 
Hey Everyone, If I have a second update to add in the portal, will it remove my first update or will both be visible ?
 
beautymd22 said:
Hey Everyone, If I have a second update to add in the portal, will it remove my first update or will both be visible ?
Click to expand...
Pretty sure I read in this thread that since it's only one text box, they want us to add it below the previous update(s) and date each update. Check behind me though, I think it was a page or two back.
 
For those who did the virtual overnight stay with a host, when did you find out who your host was?
 
pcvtomd21 said:
I live in rural America, and the info packet isn't going to get to me before my interview (tomorrow). Would anyone be able to let me know what is included via PM or this thread? I would really appreciate it!
Click to expand...
Nobody on my interview day even got one! (I suspect they forgot to send them out for our date as its been quite a while and still nobody has received them.) It's general information about the school, the financial aid, and life on campus. Admissions has pdf copies of each of these things and are very kind, and would likely email them to you if you asked 🙂
 
Did anyone send thank you emails to the interviewers? They kinda told us not to but I want to send one to my one-on-one interviewer, he was really friendly and welcoming
 
tallgirl97 said:
Nobody on my interview day even got one! (I suspect they forgot to send them out for our date as its been quite a while and still nobody has received them.) It's general information about the school, the financial aid, and life on campus. Admissions has pdf copies of each of these things and are very kind, and would likely email them to you if you asked 🙂
Click to expand...
Thanks so much for offering!! They ended up them emailing them out today to us as well 🙂
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

wysdoc
2024-2025 Emory
9 10 11 12 13
Replies
640
Views
235K
Dr.Dees
Dr.Dees
chilly_md
2023-2024 Emory
14 15 16 17 18
Replies
866
Views
281K
ScienzRules
ScienzRules
wysdoc
2021-2022 Emory
8 9 10 11 12
Replies
599
Views
256K
m3dappl1cant
m3dappl1cant
chilly_md
2022-2023 Emory
8 9 10 11 12
Replies
573
Views
216K
2002hopethisworks
2002hopethisworks
koffeekween
2021-2022 Ponce-STL
2 3 4
Replies
184
Views
29K
amazinmedicine
A
Top