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NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about Nigeria socioeconomic status
What does your mom think about you coming to NYU.

What was the most interesting question?

She mentioned that she was a mother of to sons and asked me what my mother thought about me coming all the way to NY for school.

What was the most difficult question?

She asked about the socioeconomic state of Nigeria.
🤝 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?

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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

JFK

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

Reread amcas, read NYU website, MSAR, SDN

What impressed you positively?

The hospitality was incredible. I stayed 2 nights with a med student who was more than happy to have me follow her everywhere I went. I also had the opportunity to speak with the dean and assistant dean of diversity.

What impressed you negatively?

Absolutely nothing! The dorms are not nearly as bad as people would have you think!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

...

What are your general comments?

It was incredible and I really hope I get in!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses