Albert Einstein College of Medicine

They had not read my file despite having access to it :(

be yourself.

how casual and stress-free it was

mock interviews, self recording

not to be nervous and speak conversationally

very casual, genuinely wanted to talk

mock interviews, SDN

Really straightforward interview, no surprises, classic questions, laid back attitude.

SDN, reviewed my application, read through the slideshow they sent me.

super chill interview, friendly interviewer, they make you feel very comfortable. love the school!

SDN, researched the school/the Bronx, common interview Qs

Not much. Housing feels a bit like a college dorm but current students seem to enjoy its cheapness and proximity to campus.

Friendliness of my interviewer and the current students

SDN, google doc of common interview questions + my answers, mock interview, primary/secondary app review

Location, Dreary buildings, Sort of desolate vibe/atmosphere, lack of things around the campus

Housing

Read the feedback and the website

Everyone else I spoke to at my interview had a very different experience than I did. Their interviewers were very relaxed and conversational - mine just went down a list of very challenging questions and did not respond to my answers (unless I asked them very specific questions back). It was a much more stressful interview than I had expected based off other's experiences here on sdn.

I wish I wouldn't have focused so much on the common questions, because I wasn't asked a single one of them. Just don't go in thinking you know the format just because it's what most other people have experienced.

My interviewer wasn't very personable.