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Pennsylvania State University

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University Park, PA

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

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

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about current research, interests in projects, self-introduction, unique aspects of the program, and reasons for being a good fit with the school. These questions offer insight into the candidate's academic pursuits, personal attributes, and alignment with the institution's values.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at Pennsylvania State University discussed research study designs with a $1,000,000 budget, personal identity inquiries, and exploring the concept of anxiety. These responses indicate a range of questioning styles, with no specific mention of MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Pennsylvania State University discussed various topics including preferred orientation, reasons for not choosing Penn State, and explaining obscure research topics. However, the mention of an obscure topic and the nature of the questions suggest that the interview format may have been an MMI, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent less than $100.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used University Park Airport (SCE)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by thoroughly researching the professor's work and lab projects, reviewing their own research papers and personal statement, and compiling a list of potential interview questions. Some also studied faculty profiles, read articles by multiple professors, and engaged in mock interviews to practice.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and positivity of both faculty and students, as well as the supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere within the program. The general consensus highlighted the welcoming environment and the strong sense of community as major positive factors.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions regarding the need for facility renovations, concerns about the location, and observations of students being overworked and stressed. Suggestions included improving facilities, addressing location-related issues, and ensuring a healthy balance for students to mitigate stress levels.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to have known more about professors outside their main interest and highlighted the importance of considering social fit and campus environment in their decision-making process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the process, mentioning the adult track and various components like interviews, tours, writing samples, and clinical interactions. Some specified the track they were interested in and highlighted the different stages of the application process they experienced.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
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