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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

Why didn't you decide to pursue research?
Would you consider going to school outside of NYC?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your childhood.

What was the most difficult question?

One interviewer's only question was : "What questions do you have for me?"
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

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?

5 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mt Sinai website, reviewed AMCAS activities

What impressed you positively?

Student tour guides were very bright, enthusiastic, and articulate. Everyone at Sinai was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Some of the interviewees seemed aloof and not very approachable, especially compared to my many other interviews.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That my train would be delayed. Expect delays on the train! STOP WORRYING! It's low-key and low stress.

What are your general comments?

The student dorms are incredibly nice and incredibly cheap for the area!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Improve the interview day packet.