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  • Albany Medical College
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Albany, NY
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Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

8

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

How did you prepare for the interview?

"talked to others who had done MMI style interviews, read about MMI online, think about various "ethical" situations before-hand" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Apparently, Albany has an excellent match record. They also have a very convenient lecture system, and housing is pretty inexpensive in nearby areas." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The facilities are OLD." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"if you interview with the first group, you leave around 3:00 - 3:30. If you interview in the second group, expect to leave around 4:00. It takes 20-35 minutes to get to the airport, account for rush hour traffic. I made a 6:30 plane with time to spare." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"MMI format with 8 stations to rotate through. 2 minutes to prepare with prompt, 8 minutes in room with interviewer." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you use?

Albany International Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Garden Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

Oct 8, 2013

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

7 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?

5 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

5 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No Response

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