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8 mistakes to avoid during a medical school interview

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In an age of intense competition, getting selected for admission interview round is itself regarded as a significant accomplishment. You can definitely take some time out to celebrate your success. But don’t forget that you do need to get ready for the crucial medical board interview too. Medical college interview is an important part of the admission process. It decides the fate of the students, even of those with ex-cellent academic credentials. If you perform poorly in the interview, you may miss out on getting selected, at least for that year.

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Interview procedure:

Different medical schools follow different procedures to conduct these personal interviews. You may face multiple interviewers or it may be a one-to-one interaction. Sometimes, the students may need to appear for multiple mini interviews depending on the circumstances. The admission officers are generally experienced faculty of the respective institution. However, sometimes they can appoint senior students and alumni to conduct the personal interviews of the prospective medical students.

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8 common mistakes that lead to medical school rejection

1. Inability to demonstrate an articulate career plan

2. Incompetence to survive hardships of medical studies

3. Poor excuses and explanations about academic life

4. A nervous and frivolous attitude5. Overconfidence seeing a student interviewer6. Arriving without thoughtful questions7. Unable to recall the application letter8. Unaware of individual weaknesses

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These common mistakes may deprive all the students a secured seat in the medical school where they wish to pursue their education. But all these mistakes come with solutions. They are not too tough and can be achieved with a little more effort, endeavor and commitment. Following the strategies will help all the students to avoid the common mistakes and reach their goal. The admission officers always want to see honesty, integrity and competence among the students.