Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

Negatively ☹️

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

I had begun to build a great picture of the school from the tour and info session, but my interviews just put a negative spin on the day and the university.

Interview questions they asked

What is squash? Why do you like Penn State? How many medical schools did you apply to?

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What was the most interesting question?

Explain to me the sport of squash

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What was the most difficult question?

The fifth or sixth question I was asked about a research project I did in high school - it was 7 yrs ago - ask about my current research!

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How did you prepare for the interview?

sdn, mock interview, school website

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are amazing - the simulation lab, the children's hospital, and everything else. People seemed very happy, and I liked the emphasis on a humanistic and wholistic approach to medicine.

What impressed you negatively?

the interviewers mostly, they seemed rather distant from the actual medical school experience and directed the conversation away from what I thought was important or interesting or wanted to talk about and spent so much time on the details of some of least significant experiences I've had. Also, the rural, middle-of-nowhere location, but depending how you look at it, that could be a plus too. lack of diversity also.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

enter the parking garage from the right (not left) side of campus :)