Stony Brook, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What made you decide to take time off between college and medical school?
What was the most interesting question?
How I would respond to a patient who wants to accept a kidney from an internet ad.
What was the most difficult question?
How I feel about University honor codes, and whether I would turn in a fellow student for cheating.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read through AMCAS, secondary application, Stony Brook website
What impressed you positively?
I was very impressed that both my interviewers actually attended Stony Brook. They both had great things to say about the school. The students also seemed really happy there.
What impressed you negatively?
The location.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing- It was pretty much what I expected
What are your general comments?
Overall, it was a very positive experience. I actually liked the school much more than I thought I would.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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