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Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

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?

6 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you have any questions for me?
see question 2 - repeatedly :P
Why Temple

What was the most interesting question?

just standard..why temple (and not my own state schools, one which has a similar urban location)

What was the most difficult question?

nothing really difficult..he kept asking why temple and do you have any questions? after 5 or 6 I was running out of things to ask
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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 sdn, temple web site...they give a whole packet of info when you sign in so I browsed through that

What impressed you positively?

Temple's emphasis on helping the area and its residents

What impressed you negatively?

students seemed really relaxed and not that serious about classes, maybe it's just me but I would prefer students that take the education part seriously (not cram sessions before exams)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Cab drivers do try to rip you off, esp if you're from out of town. Public transport is much better...the subway and train system are definitely worth it (the train runs about every 1/2 hour directly from the airport to the city -there's one stop right next to Drexel- for only about 5$ compared to 25+ for a cab)..where I'm from, public transport is sketchy or nonexistent, so I definitely like Philly

What are your general comments?

Interview was very relaxing and my interviewer put me at ease. He brought up the 'where did you interview/apply question' and then proceeded to mention his links to all those schools and the merits of those programs..it kind of threw me off a bit, but he went back to temple...Didn't really ask any questions...just waited for me to ask them

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses