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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?

6 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?

Tell me about yourself, and why you want to be a doctor.

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think might cause some residents to lose interest in medicine?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think might cause some residents to lose interest in medicine?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Marx / Renaissance

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?

5 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?

SDN, Common interview questions I found online

What impressed you positively?

Everyone seemed genuinely happy

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Don't forget to bring a photo of yourself for the admissions office

What are your general comments?

After checking in at the admissions office, interviewees are shown to a room that serves as ''home base'' for the afternoon, with a conference table, sofas, a refrigerator with beverages, a television, and computers with internet access. The first interview is around 9:00 AM. Students then are encouraged to sit in on classes in progress and explore some of the facilities until lunch at 11:30 AM. While eating lunch, we were briefed on what to expect with the process after interview day and encouraged to fill out FAFSA forms early to avoid problems. Three students showed us around Weiskotten Hall, answering any questions we had throughout the tour. My second interview was at 1:30 PM, and I was on the road by 2:30PM.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses