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SUNY - Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (Brooklyn)

Brooklyn, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2014-15

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

I really loved this school. The new program is great, and the interview day was incredible
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you deal with stress?

What was the most interesting question?

Describe a non academic setting in which you took a leadership role

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read sdn and had my ex give me a mock interview

What was the most difficult question?

Has there ever been a class where you just couldn't understand the material? (Felt like a trap)

What impressed you positively?

The amount of clinical exposure you get from the start, how much the students I met loved the school, and the friendliness of everyone I met. Plus my interviewer really knew my application.

What impressed you negatively?

Honestly nothing. The facilities are relatively dilapidated but hold a certain charm. I wish my tour was longer and more in depth

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had known how relaxed the atmosphere would be.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Too long of a wait time
📍 Travel and Logistics

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

Where did you stay?

Home

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great