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New York Medical College

Valhalla, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe a time where you worked in a group. What were the challenges and how did you work through them?
Tell me about all of your relevant extracurricular activities, in chronological order.
What is a bad quality that you possess and can improve on to become a better doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me who or what was your influence into medicine.

What was the most difficult question?

What is one thing that you worked so hard for and when you finally accomplished it, it was the best feeling you have ever felt?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

JFK

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

La Quinta Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Prepped with friends/counselors and used SDN

What impressed you positively?

Beautiful campus, friendly people, school community and pride

What impressed you negatively?

Cost of school

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There is no public transportation that will take you to this school.

What are your general comments?

Loved the school! Hopefully I get in!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses