Posts by Astroff Coach
Succeeding at the University of Calgary MMI Medical School Interview
Last February I interviewed at the University of Calgary medical school for the second time. Unlike the year before, the interview went swimmingly, and I was accepted into the program. The most marked difference from the previous year was the amount I practiced the MMI format. I reached out to other interviewees, friends, and family…
Read MoreThe UBC MMI Med School Experience
I successfully interviewed at UBC medical school this past year and found it to be a surprisingly enjoyable experience. The single best thing I did to prepare was practice answering MMI-style questions. I did this through a combination of mock interviews with Astroff Consultants, preparation sessions through my university, and practicing the scenarios in Doing…
Read MoreMcGill MMI Interview Experience
After receiving the great news about being invited to an MMI interview at McGill Medical School, I had to prepare for what was the most important interview of my life. To gain insight into McGill’s Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process, the type of questions and how to structure my answers, I signed up for the…
Read MoreMy U of T Med School Interview: Preparing for the MPI
I received my offer to interview at U of T med on quite short notice, just over two weeks before my interview date. It was the first year that U of T had begun using the Modified Personal Interview (MPI) format for medical school admissions. As applicants, we were told to expect a series of…
Read MoreInterviewing at the University of Ottawa for Medical School Admission
When I first received the email for an interview for medical school, I immediately knew that preparation was key to my success. I worked very hard throughout my undergraduate degree to get to this point and this interview was my final step for admission. I heard from my friends who went through the same interview…
Read MoreMy McMaster MMI Medical School Interview
I often get asked questions about how I succeeded at my McMaster MMI medical school interview. Here are some of the common questions that I get asked, along with my thoughts: How did you prepare for your McMaster MMI? I employed a variety of techniques to prepare for McMaster’s Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). I first read as…
Read MoreMy Western University CDA Structured Interview for Dental School Admission
When I found out that I had an interview at Western University I was beyond ecstatic. But then it hit me- I had no idea how the interview process, which accounts for 25% of the entire admissions process, worked. I immediately went to work – speaking with everyone I could. I received advice from students…
Read MoreMy MMI Interview Experience at the French Medical Schools in Québec
Medical school interviews test your ability to act under pressure through a variety of techniques. The French medical schools in Québec (Université de Montréal, Université de Laval and Université de Sherbrooke) are interesting in that they all conduct their interviews together. In other words, while you may be applying to three schools simultaneously, there is…
Read MorePreparing for Dalhousie Medical School MMI
Trust me, I know that the preparing for the Dalhousie Medical School Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) can be stressful and daunting task. After all, the interview is worth 40% of your total application score. Preparing for the interview translates into Practice, Practice Practice!! Where to begin? Visit the Dalhousie Medical School website, the admission process…
Read MoreU of A’s Med School MMI Interview
Upon first receiving news of an interview invitation, I wanted to better understand the structure of a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). I did so through my own research as well as speaking to current medical students and experienced an MMI. I learned that it was a series of stations which offered a variety of scenarios…
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