How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

Closed file

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

"How would you describe yourself?" Report Response

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

"How would your best friend describe you?" Report Response

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

"What will you do if you don't get into medical school this year?" Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"Are there any "red flags" in your application that you would like to bring forward?" Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"See above" Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"UW's ethics website, NYMC catalog, personal statement" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"HIGH Step I pass rate (~99%), and a killer anatomy lab (no pun intended). Housing was superb, and the students are quite laid back. Financial aid counselors work closely with students to help them budget properly." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"$$$$$$$$$$$! The cost of attendance is over $53K/year. Valhalla doesn't have much of a public transit system besides trains and cabs, so it's very difficult to get around without a car." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The high cost of attendance." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I stayed with a student host, and was immediately impressed with the housing facilities and the laid-back demeanor of the students. The interview events started at 8 the next morning, with presentations from students and a financial aid counselor. There were 12 interviewees. I interviewed with a pediatrician for ~40 min, and then joined the group on a campus tour (really, a tour of their medical sciences building). The anatomy lab was state-of-the-art, and did not smell like one at all. At the end, we were all treated to lunch." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

On what date did the interview take place?

02/19/2004