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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
What is your favorite painting?
What would you do if you couldn't be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

How many mechanics are there in New York City?

What was the most difficult question?

See above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

SYR

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?

10 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?

7 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, website, my application

What impressed you positively?

Syracuse is lovely, and all of the medical facilities were great. The people were also genuinely nice.

What impressed you negatively?

A car seems necessary. I hate driving.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The Admissions Director is extremely nice and stresses the fit factor. All of the waiting around was done in a comfortable room with computers, soft drinks and a tv. I was nervous about finding my faculty interview; they didn't really give great directions, but it all worked out. My faculty interviewer was really enthusiastic about the school and gave me lots of great information about living in Syracuse. The student interviewer picked me up in the waiting area, and was very chilled out, very friendly and went out of his way to show me some of the things that the tour didn't cover.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses