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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?

No responses

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me a good book you've read.
Tell me about a time your curiosity got the better of you and negatively affected your performance.
What do you do for fun?

What was the most interesting question?

So what do you think about sampling by pharmaceutical companies?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time someone said something derogatory about you and what you did in that situation.
🤝 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?

Admissions staff

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?

4-6 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?

BUF

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

HOliday INN

How would you rate the hotel?

6 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?

6 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read curriculum

What impressed you positively?

Great tour! Mr. Rosso is so enthusiastic. School is bright, friendly seeming.

What impressed you negatively?

No students - during vacation :(

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Drink coffee before you go in! They don't give you any.

What are your general comments?

The first interview was a detailed discussion of my application. The second was more philosophical and asked questions about what it means to be a doctor and things of that nature.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None - it was a truly positive experience!