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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

9 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

About my family

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you choose your undergraduate school? (not too difficult, but the interviewer asked for several reasons)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

10 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?

SDN, P&amp;S Website, MSAR2006, my AMCAS application

What impressed you positively?

The facilities, the views of the Hudson River from many of the buildings (including first-year dorms), the children's hospital. Most importantly, though, the students were incredibly friendly, diverse, interesting, and happy with their choice.

What impressed you negatively?

The tour was a bit tedious. The students meant well, though - they were excited and wanted to share every little bit of information with us.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That Morningside Heights is actually pretty safe.

What are your general comments?

I was very nervous for my interview, but once I got in the room it was fun and a good experience. Everyone at Columbia seemed geared towards getting to know me as a person. I really enjoyed my visit.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses