Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
57 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.6 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
50% Open-File
50% Closed-File
SUNY-BU-COMP interviews are an average of 57 minutes, with an average of 3.6 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 50% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include: "Describe a project you would do if you had unlimited funds," "If I gave you unlimited resources, what study would you run," and "How would you fit with the work in our lab?" These questions focus on research interests, resource utilization, and compatibility with the institution's work environment.
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Describe a project you would do if you had unlimited funds.
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If I gave you unlimited resources, what study would you run?
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How would you fit with the work in our lab?
What was the most interesting question?
No responses
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the website, reading papers by the person of interest, reviewing the interviewer's research, researching the school, looking over potential interview questions, and revisiting their application materials. This proactive approach helped them familiarize themselves with the program and potential topics for discussion during the interview.
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Reviewed website, read papers by POI
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Read the interviewers research, researched the school, looked over potential interview questions, read over my application
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Binghamton University Harpur College of Arts and Sciences (Psychology) discussed involved designing a study with unlimited resources, followed by detailed inquiries.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were impressed by the friendly and enthusiastic graduate students, as well as the engaging research opportunities and resources available within the program. They also found the professors' research work to be particularly interesting and valuable.
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The graduate students were very friendly.
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Level of research in my area, resources, the clinic
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Most of the students were very enthusiastic and welcoming, the professor's research is realy interesting
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the location of the institution and interactions with interviewers and current students, particularly concerning feedback about professors. Suggestions included improving the campus location and ensuring positive interactions with faculty and students during the interview process.
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Location!, the people I interviewed with
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The location! Also, some students gave negative feedback about professor of interest
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants expressed a desire for more information regarding the challenges and feasibility of living in the location they were applying to. They wished they had known more about the practicalities and realities of residing in that specific area before committing to the opportunity.