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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you prepared for life in NYC?
Did you take an MCAT prep course?
Tell me about yourself.

What was the most interesting question?

What kind of music do you like/play? (I'm a musician; I was very pleased that my interviewer and others had an interest in what interests me)

What was the most difficult question?

Do you speak Spanish? (P&S is very involved in the surrounding, predominantly Dominican community.)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the website, bulletin, spoke with students & residents. Thought about my interests & feelings about healthcare and life in general.

What impressed you positively?

Awsome support for minority applicants. Great atmosphere in general.

What impressed you negatively?

My student hosts room was so small that we were basically spooning.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I think I was pretty well prepared. I would like to have not stumbled on the question about Spanish.

What are your general comments?

Very comfortable. The are personal and easygoing. I was nervous coming from a relatively unknown public school; the only P&S student from my school tracked me down and talked with me for quite a while; I was very impressed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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