Albany, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2011-12
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
1 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was difficult to get a feel of Albany and figure out what was really unique about this institution.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
first interviewer asked general questions about my background and AMCAS application
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, school website (wasn't really helpful). AMCAS and supplemental application.
What impressed you positively?
How all the facilities were connected, this could be beneficial during snowy weathers.
What impressed you negatively?
Dr. Kite, short and not informative tour.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I was going to be interviewed by a very arrogant, mean physician who got his license revoked in 1994.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Greet students when they come in instead of leaving them in the waiting area. Let students know if they will have 1 or 2 interviews.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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