How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How long was the interview?

45 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 yourself." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What brought you to medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Columbia?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Where do you see yourself in 15 years?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"No difficult ones. Pretty straightforward and expected." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Browsed website, mock interviews, talked to students" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everything! The facilities were great, the people were friendly and happy to see me, and Presbyterian is excellent!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Bard Hall definitely has room for improvement. All else was cool." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"This was the most laid back, conversational interview I have had thus far. The physician was very friendly and even offered advice on things to ask others at other med schools - in case I decide not to go to Columbia." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you use?

LGA

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

05/25/2006

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

10 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?

9 out of 10