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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?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

0 out of 10

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

0 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think there is anything wrong with trying to build the "Ground Zero mosque" (the interviewer clearly thought there was)
Is this your safety school?
What specific part of the curriculum do you like?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about Obama's healthcare bill not doing anything at all about tort reform?

What was the most difficult question?

Suppose a 14-year old girl comes to you in confidence and says she's pregnant, and has no idea what to do and needs advice - what do you tell her?
🤝 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?

3 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

2 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?

4 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

4 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Researched the school, read over application.

What impressed you positively?

The students were friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

If you are not from a narrow part of upstate new york, you will not fit in at this school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Syracuse has more than its fair share of right-wing nuts.

What are your general comments?

You need to have very specific reasons for applying to this school. Their aim is to produce physicians who will serve upstate New York - that is it.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses