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New York Medical College

Valhalla, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

tell me about an ethical issue.
why medicine?
why you?

What was the most interesting question?

so you're from the midwest? (it seems uninteresting, but it got us started on a discussion of camping since it turns out my interviewer is the leader of a boyscout troupe and i just like camping)

What was the most difficult question?

out of 9000 applicants and 1300 interviewees, why you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

marriot in rye

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

this site, the website, my amcas

What impressed you positively?

the facilities were great. and anatomy lab was especially fantastic (everyone says that). skylights and space. such a refreshing experience in contrast to most schools' dank basements

What impressed you negatively?

the students didn't seem really enthusiastic, nor did the tour guides. it sort of seemed like a little isolated bubble of a community - very pleasantville-esque with the little brick roads and apartment complexes.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

how confusing the medical center area is. i roamed around a lot of buildings before finding the administration building. and that there would be no water at the orientation. bit parched.

What are your general comments?

i wasn't overly impressed by the interview. it wasn't bad, and i wouldn't mind attending if i'm accepted, but i wouldn't be overjoyed. the buildings are great, and the fact that there is nature on campus is also a bonus. 3rd and 4th year rotations in nyc is a definite plus, but i just didn't really get the sense that i would enjoy 4 years there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses