Closed File versus Open File Evaluations differences?

[993444]

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What are some Post-Interview differences when it comes to CF vs OF interviews, if any? Are they evaluated differently in regards to the final vote? Does one type have a bigger impact than the other?

 

[Goro]

Does it matter? You're getting evaluated one or the other.

 

[993444]

Does it matter? You're getting evaluated one or the other.

This whole process is first and foremost a game, sadly 🙁

 

[premed20172017]

The main difference is how much they know about you walking into the interview. Maybe in closed file ones they'll ask more background questions? As cliche as it sounds, in any interview, the most important thing is to be yourself. It's a way for you AND the school to figure out if you're a good fit. I wouldn't be too stressed about it if I were you.

 

[premed20172017]

Nothing
In an open file interview, I already know all that stuff, So I dont ask it
In an closed file interview, another reviewer knows all the file stuff so I dont ask it

In short, if you are regurgitating your file at an interview, you arent interviewing well. In fact, I most dont care about the content you just my impression of your communication skills, interpersonal relationships, characteristics, attributes, and passion about whatever it is you discuss

It's basically like any other professional interview, right?

 

[premed20172017]

Other than the 4 cameras, retinal scans, cardiac monitor, and other lie detector equipment, you will be perfectly comfortable.

Yes its like any typical professional interview

That oddly soothes my nerves...a lot! Thanks!