M: So tell me, why do you wish to study medicine?
W: I've always wanted to be a doctor. I come from a small town where healthcare was never the best. And I think that had a profound effect on me. As a child, I remember thinking how great it would be to serve the community and cure people!
M: What other people or events in your life have shaped your interest in becoming a doctor?
W: Well, that's hard to say. I would certainly say my parents have been a key factor. They always pushed me to study hard. And I certainly wouldn't be here without their support. I guess I was also immensely fortunate to have good teachers and friends around me. At the end of the day, I've always been surrounded by a positive environment conducive to my working hard and pursuing my dreams.
M: Is there any medical branch that you would like to specialize in?
W: I haven't decided yet. It's still early days. However, if I had to say, internal medicine.
M: Why internal medicine?
W: I know it's no picnic. But I find it the most intriguing, because it covers so much and ties together so many other specialties.
M: Thank you. Now I'd like to address your academic history and projected grades. We like to think of ourselves as a prestigious institution with a highly competitive and promising student body. As you know, to get into our programmes, you need at least 85% score in the entrance exam. Do you think you can attain this?
W: I think so. Yes.
M: I'm looking at your school grades now and I'll be honest. It's a bit of a mixed bag. You do get top grades here and there, but you are not very… Shall we say "consistent"? I see no problem in making you a conditional offer, but consider yourself warned, our entrance exam is, to use your own words, no picnic.