Lesson 2 of 12 3 min video · 5 exercises
MMI day: formats, timing & follow-ups
In-person, virtual live and recorded MMIs, how timings differ, and which schools use follow-ups.
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Key takeaways
- Usually 6–10 stations of roughly 5–10 minutes (check your school)
- In person, virtual live, or recorded (e.g. Kira Talent)
- Timings differ, but it's always prep time, then response time
- Follow-ups vary: McMaster uses them, U of T doesn't
- With follow-ups, aim for a 2–3 minute initial answer
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Which format is each description?
The prompt appears on screen and your answer is recorded, with no one listening live
No interviewer can ask you a follow-up
You rotate between rooms with a live interviewer in each
A live interviewer on a video call