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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

3 out of 10

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?

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your research. Why don't you try an experiment that makes no sense?
Describe your volunteer experiences.
Why do you want to be an MD?

What was the most interesting question?

What characteristic of your best friend makes you friends?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe your research. Why didn't you try <plug in any experiment that has nothing to do with your research>? Although she was nodding and acting like she was interested, it was pretty clear she didn't follow me , since she followed up with a question/suggestion that made no sense at all. So I just changed the subject to the merits of the new experiment she was suggesting, which she seemed pretty excited about. I think I need to work on how to talk about this stuff so its easier to understand without sounding condescending.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

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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?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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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?

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✅ 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, online newspapers, freaking out way more than necessary (I took the august mcat, so this was my 1st interview)

What impressed you positively?

Drexel students looked freakishly happy. PIL curriculum sounds cool - it was the reason I applied. And Wanda rocks.

What impressed you negatively?

dreary suburban location

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

What a traffic nightmare philly is in the morning. Thank god I left early.

What are your general comments?

While my interviewer complimented me for having worked my way through college, she also seemed concerned that I hadn't done MORE volunteer work. What?! To me it was glaringly obvious that I can't work 40 hrs/wk, overload of courses and be in a soup kitchen all the time. Clearly, decent scores, hard work, & some volunteer work aren't enough for my interviewer. Next time, try to be MAGICAL.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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