New York, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
School has an excellent programs as far as international rotations and serving community. I thought the faculty and facilities were great (esp. the lecture hall). The Bronx is a toss-up though, good patient population, not the best area for recreation.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why on earth do you want to leave California to go to AECOM in New York?
What was the most interesting question?
Do you think there is any disability that an applicant could have which could preclude them from attending medical school?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, School Website, Talked to first year student friends, AMCAS/SEC application
What impressed you positively?
The man who interviewed me had been affiliated with the school since 1956 and loved the school, impressed by the compassionate nature of AECOM, housing facilities.
What impressed you negatively?
Construction everywhere and cold, dark buildings.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
LGA
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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