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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think of yourself as a deep thinker?
Do you think you would be happy living in such a rural setting?
Tell me about your leadership and teaching experiences.

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think of yourself as a deep thinker?

What was the most difficult question?

If you become a doctor, what significant contribution do you see yourself making to the field?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read applications, interview suggestions, studentdoctor.net

What impressed you positively?

People were very friendly, helpful, willing to answer questions. The simulation lab was pretty cool and the buildings are all connected, which can be a plus in the winter.

What impressed you negatively?

The "Children's Hospital" is really just a floor of the regular hospital (although they are building and new children's hospital and cancer center).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The interview was not too stressful, the people were very friendly, and everyone wanted to convince you to come to school there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses