Actually, I just checked my work schedule to confirm and it looks like I'm off on one of the available interview days thankfully. If you don't mind me asking, do you think doing a mock interview is necessary to do well during the actual interview? My undergrad offers mock interviews, but we're only allowed to request one after receiving an II (not sure if I'll be matched with a mock interviewer in the <1 week before my interview).
Did you take the MCAT without a practice test?
Sorry, I think I worded my question wrong. I definitely want to do a mock interview prior to my actual interview, but I’m concerned that I may not have enough time to do one through my undergrad, as it takes at least 5 days to be matched with a mock interviewer.
What might be worth doing if you can't have someone from your pre-health office do it is compile a list of questions/scenarios (you can find these online) and give them to a friend/family member to practice with. While you may not be able to get very specific med school advice, you can at least get some advice and feedback on how your answers felt, how your delivery was, etc.
I was in your shoes last year. II in a very short window. I asked a close friend to mock interview me. Even this simple roleplay helped me to acclimate to the nerves and stress of the real thing, as well as polish some of my answers. It's a good stopgap if you can't meet with a professional right away.
