Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

Don't stress about this for a minute. The interview questions are obviously very important, but at least in my case, they were presented in such a way that you could not be anything but yourself. The interview was conversational, almost disarming. Great day overall, it will probably move Penn State up on your list.

Interview questions they asked

Tell me about how you've come to be interested in a medical career. Why would you not pursue a degree in clinical psychology with your background? Why did you take the MCAT so late (non-traditional applicant) and what did you do between graduation and the test?

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What was the most interesting question?

Can I see your scar?

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What was the most difficult question?

Could you explain your academic inconsistency while an undergrad?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

This web site, NYTimes health section, AMA website, mock interview (although none of these were really necessary).

What impressed you positively?

Exceptionally friendly students and staff, comfortable atmosphere.

What impressed you negatively?

The tour was too brief and conducted in a large group.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the day would be virtually stress free.