2024-2025 Einstein

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
surelycalm said:
Mine was similar, but about 45 minutes.

It was open file and they didn't ask any ridiculous questions or make it into an inquisition. To be honest, I don't see the point of those questions. Either someone has appropriate social skills, a personality, makes eye contact, and seems genuine or they don't. If you can't tell from someone's application and a 30 minute interview if someone is a good fit, you're not going to figure it out in an hour or 2. Certainly not by asking them what kind of tree they would be.

I get why some schools like MMI as it in theory puts all candidates on equal footing, but that's not true anyway. Not every candidate starts on the same step and most applicants have studied all the ethics for MMI and have taken Casper.
Click to expand...
so you think it's okay?
Members don't see this ad.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
For those who really felt like their interviews didn't go well for ANY reason, you can request another interview. The admissions office does not look down on it at all and it is no questions asked why you are requesting a second interview. Make sure to do this ASAP after your interview though.

- From an M1 who has many friends that did this and still got in to Einstein
tryingmyverybest said:
Anyone else feel like their interview was a dumpster fire 🥲
Click to expand...
cookiepearwatermelon said:
My interviewer disagreed with me or corrected me on a bunch of stuff. It seemed like for some of it she was just trying to incite discussion but idk if it was that or just that she didn’t like me
Click to expand...
 
cookiepearwatermelon said:
My interviewer disagreed with me or corrected me on a bunch of stuff. It seemed like for some of it she was just trying to incite discussion but idk if it was that or just that she didn’t like me
Click to expand...

I heard from my advisor that sometime interviewer might purposely disagree or give you a “hard time” to see how you handle those kind of situation under pressure or with disagreements. Wonder if this fit into that or the interviewer might just be a bad interviewer. Not sure how i feel about this practice tho
 
Hanako-kun said:
I heard from my advisor that sometime interviewer might purposely disagree or give you a “hard time” to see how you handle those kind of situation under pressure or with disagreements. Wonder if this fit into that or the interviewer might just be a bad interviewer. Not sure how i feel about this practice tho
Click to expand...

Yes, I’ve heard of it being done at other schools like mayo but never here, I guess we’ll see what happens
 
Did anyone else have a really negative experience with their interviewer, like a stress-test style interview? My interviewer grilled me for the better part of 20 minutes, and then he changed his tune and told me I was doing great. Unsure if anyone else had an experience like this, or if I should request another interviewer. Interview was done last Tuesday.
 
Are there any current students that would be able to answer some questions about the school? I have an interview early next week. Thanks!
 
Members don't see this ad :)
I asked my interviewer for their email, which included asking permission to email them the thank you directly.
 
Question: If I graduated in December 2023, (didn't take any classes that semester though, just did research and other activities) does that technically count as less than a year and I would leave the gap year essay blank?
 
Baller27 said:
Question: If I graduated in December 2023, (didn't take any classes that semester though, just did research and other activities) does that technically count as less than a year and I would leave the gap year essay blank?
Click to expand...
It will be more than a year from matriculation into their school so i would still answer it. It’s also a great opportunity to talk more about those activities!
 
What 4:30 session? My interview is not until October so is it something they send you closer to your interview date?
 
Has anyone had a positive experience thus far? So far it just looks like everyone has been getting grilled 🙁 I'm a little scared!

For those who were grilled, what were you grilled on? Was it your app or the answers to whatever questions they threw at you?

Were the questions more behavioral style or conversational? Thanks so much!!
 
robot_soup said:
Has anyone had a positive experience thus far? So far it just looks like everyone has been getting grilled 🙁 I'm a little scared!

For those who were grilled, what were you grilled on? Was it your app or the answers to whatever questions they threw at you?

Were the questions more behavioral style or conversational? Thanks so much!!
Click to expand...
Mine was very conversational and a positive experience. She only asked me questions for about 15 min and then let me ask questions for the remainder.
 
robot_soup said:
Has anyone had a positive experience thus far? So far it just looks like everyone has been getting grilled 🙁 I'm a little scared!

For those who were grilled, what were you grilled on? Was it your app or the answers to whatever questions they threw at you?

Were the questions more behavioral style or conversational? Thanks so much!!
Click to expand...
I had a very positive experience. She asked detailed questions about my application, and we covered almost all of it, and then we just discussed the program itself. I didn't feel like I was being grilled or anything.
 
clumsycamel161 said:
I just checked the sdn from last year and it seems like the first acceptances were sent out February 1st so maybe (hopefully) we can hear back before March too 🥲
Click to expand...
hey! just saw this and can offer guidance (current student at AECOM) - was told directly by admissions, bc of the somewhat anticipated larger number of apps this year, first acceptances wont be going out until March 1st, there will also likely be a few more formal first look days in the march!
 
robot_soup said:
What 4:30 session? My interview is not until October so is it something they send you closer to your interview date?
Click to expand...
the early eve sessions are completely time for interviewed applicants to chat with current students, nothing you say/do in those meetings will have impact on your application, it's a chance for you to talk with students directly and see if you feel like you fit the vibes of the school
 
robot_soup said:
Has anyone had a positive experience thus far? So far it just looks like everyone has been getting grilled 🙁 I'm a little scared!

For those who were grilled, what were you grilled on? Was it your app or the answers to whatever questions they threw at you?

Were the questions more behavioral style or conversational? Thanks so much!!
Click to expand...
I know NYC schools tend to be a bit rough when it comes to interviews, but my interviewer here was the kindest, most thoughtful person I encountered on the interview trail last year. We talked about food, sports, living in NYC, she gave me a list of names I could get in contact with for research at Einstein aligning with my interests, and I could tell she read through my app.

Obviously not everyone is going to have an experience similar to mine, but I just wanted to add a different side of the story. Last year people were also stressed asf about the interview. I think there is definitely some selection bias in SDN posters, if you had a great experience you probs won't post about it. I talked with other people at my current school that interviewed at Einstein and they also had positive experiences.
 
medicalthoughts33 said:
hey! just saw this and can offer guidance (current student at AECOM) - was told directly by admissions, bc of the somewhat anticipated larger number of apps this year, first acceptances wont be going out until March 1st, there will also likely be a few more formal first look days in the march!
Click to expand...
Thank you for these insights! Did they say anything about interviewing less/more people? Or how the II rate or post II rate may change?
 
penguindoc2 said:
on interview day, along with the actual interview there's a session at 4:30 for all the interviewees i think
Click to expand...
I interviewed and wasn't notified of any session like this. The only thing close to what you're describing that I can see is the student talks at 3:30.
 
Frog333 said:
I interviewed and wasn't notified of any session like this. The only thing close to what you're describing that I can see is the student talks at 3:30.
Click to expand...
Oh wait, nvm, checked my emails and I was notified. I just couldn't attend on that day due to work conflicts and it wasn't mandatory.
 
tryingmyverybest said:
Thank you for these insights! Did they say anything about interviewing less/more people? Or how the II rate or post II rate may change?
Click to expand...
I heard they are interviewing 1200ish applicants this year since they are receiving more applications than previous years
 
augustfifther said:
I heard they are interviewing 1200ish applicants this year since they are receiving more applications than previous years
Click to expand...
Did Einstein recently become free tuition, or were they always a free tuition school?
 
I got an email today that Einstein wants my Fall 2024 transcript as soon as it comes out. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? They said "prior to further consideration of your application, the Adcoms has requested a copy of your transcript..." I know others have already gotten IIs so I'm confused by this email
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

wysdoc
2024-2025 Roseman
9 10 11 12 13
Replies
600
Views
90K
jasonbourne125
jasonbourne125
gyngyn
2024-2025 San Juan Bautista
Replies
0
Views
2K
gyngyn
gyngyn
I
2024-2025 San Juan Bautista
2
Replies
57
Views
8K
Ana_11
Ana_11
wysdoc
2024-2025 Alice L Walton
3 4 5 6 7
Replies
333
Views
83K
abcdefghijklmnopqr
A
chilly_md
2024-2025 Northstate
2 3 4
Replies
177
Views
40K
GCU_Grey_Area
G
Top