Why did you get rejected Post-Interview?

[quideam]

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As we all embark on our various interviews, I'm sure everyone is wondering what contributes to people getting rejected post-interview. Most schools will tell you that at the interview level, your stats, ECs, etc. are not considered as much - aka, there's a level playing field. Well, if that's so, then what causes applicants to get rejected, especially if they feel that they've had a 'good' interview experience?

If you've had the experience of being rejected post-interview, or if you just have thoughts on this topic, please post!

- Quid 😎

 

[Gleevec]

Originally posted by quideam
As we all embark on our various interviews, I'm sure everyone is wondering what contributes to people getting rejected post-interview. Most schools will tell you that at the interview level, your stats, ECs, etc. are not considered as much - aka, there's a level playing field. Well, if that's so, then what causes applicants to get rejected, especially if they feel that they've had a 'good' interview experience?

If you've had the experience of being rejected post-interview, or if you just have thoughts on this topic, please post!

- Quid 😎

Stats, ECs, essays still DO matter at the post-interview stage, and they matter way more than most people think. I dont believe there is a completely level playing field at the interview stage, but its more level than the secondary stage because a lot of people have been "weeded out" by the process.

I think interviews are important, probably as much so as essays if not moreso, but they are not the end-all-be-all of that stage of admissions. Its just another piece of the larger puzzle.

 

[antoniodlc]

I have talked to the dean of admissions at UCSD and for his school, he has stated that the interview is only part (although an important part) of the total process. he stated there was a numerical formula for each applicant based on gpa, mcats, letters, ecs, and the interview. acceptance is granted based on numbers, and not on interviews alone, as he stressed that they are subjective.

for some schools though, the interviewers are part of the admissions committee, and thus they are advocates of your application. so the interview could make or break you. if the adcom member gets a good impression of you, they might recommend you even with lesser numbers compared to others. i would think this is the case with most schools, and why you have the crapshoot that is called the med school admission process.

as for getting a rejection post-interview, 50-70% of all those interviewed at schools are rejected eventually, so don't feel like getting a rejection has any bearing on your ability to be a physician.