Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

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💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What did you enjoy about studying philosophy?

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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Why medicine?

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What was the most interesting question?

What was it like following your mother's automobile accident? (Personal challenge that came up in conversation)

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What was the most difficult question?

Nothing remarkably difficult.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Spoke with current students, but not much else. I was fairly familiar with the area to begin with.

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What impressed you positively?

My student tour leader was down to earth and changed my opinion of who I thought composed the class.

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What impressed you negatively?

The day was not amazingly well organized and did not highlight the finer aspects of the institution.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

If I wanted to learn about the strengths of the hospital associated with the medical school, I would need to collect all of that information myself.

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What are your general comments?

I had a preconceived notion (not remarkably positive) about who I thought attended Columbia University. Half of the students that I met confirmed my expectations, however, half of the students proved me quite mistaken. If there is any piece of advice I would pass along to students who are interested in this school it would be this: Yes, it is Columbia, and yes, there are many areas where that name will be helpful in your career. At the same time, I would try to enter into your interview day with as balanced and open a mind as possible. Do your homework, be yourself and I believe the day will be of sincere value to you. Best wishes.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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