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SUNY - University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Buffalo, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

a lot of discussion on my brain research
the ethical questions are so trivial and easy... common sense
what medical specialty are you most interested in?

What was the most interesting question?

what did you think about the super bowl?

What was the most difficult question?

what's one situation in your preparation for a medical career that made you question your career choice?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

Admissions staff

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?

4-6 hours

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?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

9 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?

talked to a friend that's a student, reviewed apps, sdn

What impressed you positively?

BEAUTIFUL campus and facilities, even in the snow!

What impressed you negatively?

the snow

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

the school is very against competition and encourages students to work together in all facets

What are your general comments?

i had no intention of even going to buffalo when i applied, but having visited and having had such a positive experience, i am definitely considering it in my top 2. the facilities are gorgeous, well-kept, and certainly up to date. very impressive school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses