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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What should I tell the admissions committee about you?
What specialty are you interested in?
Why Upstate?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about a time where you faced a conflict.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time where you faced a conflict.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read over application, practiced some

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of everyone at the school. The interviewers were very relaxed and personable and I didn't feel like I was being grilled.

What impressed you negatively?

Small gym (not a major negative though)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would be able to relax a lot more than I thought I'd be able to. Interviews were very conversational.

What are your general comments?

Very laid-back and stress-free. Admissions staff and interviewers told us how much they wanted us to relax and not feel like we were being challenged or anything. Good experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Everyone was friendly and helpful