Retsage Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have a theory that the actual answers don't mean too much at all. I think they are looking for other "factors"...confidence, composure, articulation, etc. Your theory is rather ridiculous. People, they don't need to write down much. A few quick notes while you're talking. After you leave, they discuss you. I imagine it is at that point that they quickly put together a more thorough opinion piece, taking into account their immediate impression and the few notes they made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habman6 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Your theory is rather ridiculous. People, they don't need to write down much. A few quick notes while you're talking. After you leave, they discuss you. I imagine it is at that point that they quickly put together a more thorough opinion piece, taking into account their immediate impression and the few notes they made. Not as ridiculous as you might think. Even if it's not intended, it is definitely subconscious. It's really just basic interview psychology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsage Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 You posited that they were looking for something else. This is a conscious action. You have now decided to change your argument into the notion that there are other factors that will play a very strong, subconscious role. This is undoubtedly true. People are picked based on the image they portray, more so than what they actually say. But, and this is important, the answers to the questions help create the person's image. Yes, body language can convey a lot, but words create context and a better overall picture of the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habman6 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You posited that they were looking for something else. This is a conscious action. You have now decided to change your argument into the notion that there are other factors that will play a very strong, subconscious role. This is undoubtedly true. People are picked based on the image they portray, more so than what they actually say. But, and this is important, the answers to the questions help create the person's image. Yes, body language can convey a lot, but words create context and a better overall picture of the person. I didn't change my argument; I said "even if." Regardless, I agree with you to an extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itimebomb2 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 if there are 6 questions to be answer within 30 minutes - is it a good idea to try to speak for at least 4 minutes per question? or do you think itll bore the listeners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 is there a mod deleting my posts? I am not exposing anything about the questions and not violating confidentiality. What gives? my post and jochi's post are just not hsowing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 is there a mod deleting my posts? I am not exposing anything about the questions and not violating confidentiality. What gives? my post and jochi's post are just not hsowing up. Weird, I don't even remember what (if anything) I posted here in the last day or two, but I agree that there was nothing in your post that would warrant deleting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcwxyz Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Well I saw the predeleted post (not sure who posted it, but it concerned what they were looking for in the interview) and I can see how it could give an extreme advantage to the industrious March interviewee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Well I saw the predeleted post (not sure who posted it, but it concerned what they were looking for in the interview) and I can see how it could give an extreme advantage to the industrious March interviewee. yeah but every informed person knows what they are looking for, since a quick google search will actually reveal how much the school adheres to the framework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie_01 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 yeah but every informed person knows what they are looking for, since a quick google search will actually reveal how much the school adheres to the framework. not many are informed I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itimebomb2 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 um stupid question but... what framework? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 um stupid question but... what framework? The post that was removed was removed because it gave away the framework that was apparently advantageous for future interviewees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Wow I guess people don't know. I guess I assumed if youwere a diligent premed that would stumble on the premed101 forums through google searching, you would stumble on *censored* framework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcwxyz Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Good luck everyone interviewing today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Mine was like 15-20 minutes. It was fast. But yea, I felt it went well. Then I went outside and I was like hmm. That wasn't very long at all. Weird interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Felt like it went well, however I also feel I missed getting a few things out there that I may have wanted to just because the questions were very focused. But all in all, my first and only interview and with no goofs, so I'll take it as a win and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD555 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 My interview was actually quite long - approximately 35min. Too hard to tell if it went well/poorly, didn't really get any sort of feedback from the interview team other than a nod here and there, and no follow-up questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED527 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I felt mine went okay, nothing exceptional but just average? Mine lasted for about 20 minutes, felt really short. I am not sure if it's good enough to get an offer on May 15 but hopefully not horrible enough to get rejected. It was my first time in Kingston and I absolutely fell in love with the city!!! Does anyone know the ranking system after interviews? Is it 100% interview or are ABS, LoRs taken into consideration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayne67 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Mine went for about 35-40 minutes. There were some follow-up questions. I thought that it went okay. But yeah, the focused nature of the questions made it difficult for me to bring up all my experiences. Again, I'm not so sure if I was able to stand out above like the 6 other interviewees vying for a seat in the class. It's just all so competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_n_ambitious Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hmmm....interesting: Assuming that majority of the interviews took place this past weekend, the responses aren't quite quantifying it. Could this be that most lurkers interviewed this past weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well there were 3 interview days the first weekend opposed to 2 this weekend, but it still seems like a lot less people are reporting back the second weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterluv Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 mine was on this weekend. Lasted for 15~20min? with no follow up question. I asked some question about Queens curriculum but it didn't add up to total of 30min. I loved the experience I had at Queens but yeah the 7:1 competition post-interview... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD555 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hmmm....interesting: Assuming that majority of the interviews took place this past weekend, the responses aren't quite quantifying it. Could this be that most lurkers interviewed this past weekend? Maybe people are spending less time on premed101 because the interview season is almost done. The #s will shoot back again come May 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcwxyz Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Maybe people are spending less time on premed101 because the interview season is almost done. The #s will shoot back again come May 15th. And it's exam season. This forum seems basically dead compared to a month ago. People have just lost interest; there will definitely be a spike on May 15th then it'll die down again until September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 one lurker here LOL. Actually I'm guessing that b/c Queen's was the last interview, pple are trying to wean off F5ing or command R ing the forums and concentrate on their exams OR relaxing. I mean reading the forum isn't going to make me get in but anyway, my thoughts were: -odd interview setup with the booklet and all -oh.. pple.. don't TAKE the booklet afterwards LOL the admin have to chase u down -i WISH they had follow-up questions -oh.. they tell you to time yourself for 30min (which is HARD!!! the clock is BEHIND u) -the interviewers were AWESOMELY nice -the Kingston tour was great -med students were nice i did my undergrad at Queen's so i'm utterly biased, but I had a great weekend. hope u guys did too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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