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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

My interview was focused more on my weaknesses than accomplishments. My GPA is righ on their average, but still I was asked to explain my marginal grades.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you feel you could have done better in undergrad?

What was the most interesting question?

Who are the physicians who have influenced you?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read everything I could. Became fluent with my application. Mock interviews.

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you take so long to finish your undergrad?

What impressed you positively?

Philadelphia was beautiful. Good indian food right down the street with a student discount. The

What impressed you negatively?

The school seemed a bit stiff. Alot of students require remedial coursework to pass.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Clinical resources seem pale in comparison to other Ivy schools.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student