Application feedback (post interview)

[WellWornLad]

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What is the proper procedure for soliciting feedback on your application from a school at which you were interviewed but not accepted? I understand that it might vary by school, but will most schools provide some idea of where you fell short?

 

[mikedc813]

Some schools will discuss your weaknesses if you are not accepted. For example, if you were a strong candidate, but had poor interviews you would be told to strengthen your interviewing skills/strategy. I know that my alma mater does this, but I'm not familiar with how other schools operate.

 

[MilkmanAl]

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[MilkmanAl]

I emailed the assistant admissions director at UAMS after getting waitlisted, and she set up a chat with the admissions director. It wasn't really any different than the other schools I contacted (which rejected me), procedure-wise.

 

[Mobius1985]

What is the proper procedure for soliciting feedback on your application from a school at which you were interviewed but not accepted? I understand that it might vary by school, but will most schools provide some idea of where you fell short?

I called an Admissions Office and asked to make a telephone appointment with one of the deans to discuss my (failed) application. This appointment was given to me for a later date at a specific time. When I called again, the dean had my application in front of her. She was willing to discuss very frankly my strengths and weakness. This was valuable, as previously I had no idea that my LORs were strong, and didn't need improvement. I was left with a good idea of where to best concentrate my efforts.