Valhalla, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your general comments?
Overall, everything was very pleasant and I have a favorable impression of the school. They even gave us an opportunity to sit in on one of the 1st or 2nd year lectures. The financial aid presentation was also very helpful.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Everything was pretty standard (i.e. why do you want to be a doctor; tell me about yr research experience, extracurricular activities; follow up questions to my answers)
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, reread my amcas application, practiced standard interview questions, consulted school website
What was the most difficult question?
Are there any red flags on your application? This means explaining any gaps in your record, bad grades, unusual circumstances, etc.
What impressed you positively?
My interviewer was great. She had this feminist vibe to her and I asked her about how hard is it to be a female in medicine while managing a family and a career. Needless to say, we really bonded over that question. Overall, i really liked the facilities. The building was built in 2001 so everything is spanking new (the anatomy lab was gorgeous). The staff was really inviting and friendly.
What impressed you negatively?
The only complaint are the directions to the school. I traveled via car from the upper west side and we got really lost once we got to Valhalla (The admissions office officially opens at 9am, so you won't get any help from them). The directions aren't exact - so make sure you know where you are going.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
how to get there
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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