Rutgers BA/MD phone interview

hydrogen3k
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:25:24 +0000

Hi all,
I am in the program and was interviewed by a male chemistry professor, Dr. Schlegal. The phone interview does not matter that much as it is just simply a test to see if you are real and are not a fanatic of any sort. They should have your CV and from that they will decide whether to send you to the next round (important round) of interviews at the hospital. This first round is a mere formality; nonetheless, don’t screw up by saying something offensive. Apart from that, you will be in smoothe sailing if you can give an answer that is not lewd or base. In general, know why you want to become a doctor, why you like the major you plan to pursue, what you see yourself in 10-15 years, what you do for hobbies, etc. Nothing that requires great practice or perfection. Sound normal and not pressured and you shall be fine.
Finally, if you have good SAT scores (1550 was mine, out of 1600) and okay extracurricular (I was presedent of 6 clubs, captain of my varsity tennis squad, and won Toshiba Exploravision and many other competitions (www.exploravision.org - if you want to see me in person…bottom of winners of 2005 (tall Indian kid))), then you are in great standings. They want people who they feel can do well in the MCATs, which is signalled by your SAT score. Yet, this is not to say that you will not get in if you have low SAT scores…it is just that you will have a much better chance with the higher SAT score (like everywhere else). All in all, the first interview is not as important as the second…so stay cool. Confidence is key. And if you do get in and accept, then come meet me sometime…the campus at Rutgers Newark (yes Newark is where you are forced to be) is okay…I’ll treat you to lunch and show you around…but that’s something of the future. Senior year is nearly ending for you guys…enjoy it…college, well college is really different.
-Amit