How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What is the future of (your undergraduate institution)?" Report Response

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What is your favorite most recent foreign film? (this wasnt out of the blue, we were talking about this subject)" Report Response

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What is it like living in an extended family? " Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"What are the most important factors that will allow you to choose one school over the other?" Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"Where do you see yourself 10 years down the line?" Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"read this website, researched school, read over application." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"enthusiasm of students, relaxed atmosphere, everyone was very friendly. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"the student tour guide didnt show up. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I should speak slower, think a little bit longer before answering." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It was a great first interview. We hardly spoke about medicine/science at all, it was mainly about my personal interests outside of school and my family background. Very low stress, they are just trying to make sure that you are a normal, likable person. He liked that I loved my undergraduate college, and I think its because they also want students to be enthusiastic about going to Columbia. Also, my interviewer told me that a special thing about columbia med students is that they are all superb in something outside of medicine, and that makes them more rounded human beings. So try to bring out your diverse interests during the interview." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Other

On what date did the interview take place?

09/15/2003