Brooklyn, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I'm quite familiar with SUNY Downstate so I suppose I'm a bit biased toward the school. I took a class there and now, I conduct clinical research in their ER. Although the school is located in a dangerous neighborhood, it offers an unparalleled, diverse clinical experience for its students and to be honest, that's what all pre-med students are looking for. Plus, it's as cheap as it could get! The only negative experience I had is with the interviewer himself. Frankly, he was a huge prick who seemed completely disinterested with what I was saying and it almost felt like he was trying to give me a hard time on purpose. Words cannot even describe how miserable I felt during the interview. On the other side though, the interview did last for about an hour so I really don't know what to think. I'm crossing my fingers...
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Explain this aspect of your MCAT. How did you study for the MCAT? Explain this grade on your transcript.
What was the most interesting question?
Why didn't you mention your parents on your application?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, AMCAS, previous interviews
What was the most difficult question?
There weren't so much hard questions by themselves but given the tone in which they were asked made for a very awkward and uncomfortable interview.
What impressed you positively?
The quality of the study carrels and the student center I must say were pretty decent looking. I suppose I pictured the absolute worst but I was pleasantly surprised. Also, students are well-trained for residencies because of the great experience they get during their clinical years.
What impressed you negatively?
The gross anatomy lab looked like a piece of crap and the neighborhood surrounding the neighborhood is pretty dangerous.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing really.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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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