How would you describe your approach to studying for exams?
There are many factors your admissions interviewer will consider when selecting their future alumni. With "25,000 alumni successfully practicing across all 50 states," they very likely can get a sense of which study habits and approaches spell success. This question is designed to gauge how likely your approach is to succeed. Your answer could also reveal how your mind works and whether you'll adapt to what lies ahead.
Discuss your work style and approach, how you developed the systems you created, why they work for you, and anything else you can share about your approach to your study habits. Walk the interviewers through your process while providing as much detail as possible. Explain what it takes for you to learn and retain information and why your systems work well for you. If you can quantify your success with tangible results, all the better. Above all, showcase how diligent you are in your studies and how well you perform on exams.
"I am a well-organized student and have come up with a plan that works well for me. When I prepare for an exam, I map out the content I need to learn and divide that content over the number of days I have available to prepare. When I create a study calendar, I leave the final three days leading up to the exam to review the entire library of content. I am a big fan of study aids, as I believe they work much better than simply reading and re-reading the materials. Aids such as flashcards are more helpful than highlighting my notes. I also create practice problems and, when possible, will pair up with a fellow student to test each other in written form or verbal lightning rounds. My approach has been successful, as reflected in my GPA."
