How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

4 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ 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)?

"Tell me about your research." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why did you choose your undergraduate school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What type of physician do you see yourself as in the future? What patient population do you see yourself working with?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Nothing in particular. Many standard questions were asked." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Describe a difficult situation that you've faced. Also, discuss how you overcame it." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"reading SDN interview feedback, reading the school's website, speaking with other Downstate intervieweew" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Support systems available for students;diverse patient population; enthusiasm of current students for their school; and just about everything else" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The facilities need improvement." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing. It's helpful, though, to visit SUNY Downstate before your interview so that you'll know where the admissions office is located. Since I was not from the area, I knew that I had to visit the school in advance so that I would not get lost on my interview date." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I enjoyed my experience, despite my nervousness. My interviewer was very friendly and informative. I enjoyed the tour as well, even though freshly fallen snow covered the ground (hence, making it a little difficult to walk in my interview suit and shoes)." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

< $100

On what date did the interview take place?

01/25/2005

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

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10