Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

No responses

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do your parents feel about your choice to practice medicine?

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What type of medicine would you like to practice?

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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What was the most interesting question?

What specific mechanisms do you have for dealing with stress?

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What was the most difficult question?

What other things about yourself would you like me to know?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, Penn State website, AMCAS materials

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What impressed you positively?

Overall, I was very impressed with the facilities at Penn State. From the plush leather couches in the lobby area of the admissions office, to the million dollar patient simulation lab, Penn State's facilities appear to be cutting edge. Nearly all hospital rooms are private, and the specific one we toured on the pediatric floor was well equipped and nicely decorated. I was also impressed by the pervasive message of the interview day which was that Penn State is endeavoring to create sensitive human beings who are also excellent physicians, not detached clinicians.

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What impressed you negatively?

I was disappointed by the fact that my first interviewer, who was an electrical engineer, could not answer my questions about the first year curriculum, and seemed generally removed from the medical school experience. Also disappointing was that my second interviewer seemed primarily interested in touting Penn State's accolades, rather than learning more about my candidacy. While I feel that learning about Penn State is an important part of the interview day, I also would like to feel assured that the recommendation my interviewer will make to the admissions committee is one that accurately reflects me and my interview. I do not feel convinced that his can happen without an active dialogue.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

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What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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