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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

they won't ask you anything out of the ordinary! don't worry!
why medicine? how would your friends describe you? are your parents doctors? why did you take a year off?

What was the most interesting question?

have you been to the U.S. before?

What was the most difficult question?

nothing difficult. (really.)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Spring Hill Suites (marriott)

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

5 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 about health care, current events, reviewed application, practice with friends, sdn.

What impressed you positively?

the students seemed very happy to be there and the staff seemed very happy to work there.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing. if you read all these interview feedbacks, you'll know everything before you get there.

What are your general comments?

i really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. don't be intimidated by the other students interviewing. apparently all the interviewers are SUPER nice and i think everyone who interviewed that day said they had a positive experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses