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Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Tell me about yourself.
What do you think you've accomplished so far in your life/studies/career?
Why China? (I've visited a few times to study medicine/public health and tour)

What was the most interesting question?

What doctor that you've shadowed, met, or know of do you see yourself as being most similar to, or most wish to emulate?

What was the most difficult question?

Specific questions about medical programs during Mao's China -- I've been to China a few times and studied its history and health care, but I wasn't prepared to go into such a deep discussion about different aspects of it with my interviewer, who was very knowledgable
🤝 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

Other

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

SDN, reviewing application, making notes on different aspects of my biography, writing notes on common interview question; I did NOT rehearse enough though

What impressed you positively?

great facilities and tour (I saw my first cadaver, and very intimately, during the tour); friendly medical students, interviewers, admissions staff; diverse group of people being interviewed on my day (reflects well on quality of student body)

What impressed you negatively?

nothing really

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

how much I would sweat without even feeling that nervous (I sweat easily) -- I'll have to address this in the future...

What are your general comments?

great school and good interview experience! i really hope i get in!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses