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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your major.

What was the most interesting question?

If I had a bunch of your friends here right now, what would they say about you?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing difficult.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the UPenn website, re-read my essay.

What impressed you positively?

The students seemed more relaxed than I expected.

What impressed you negatively?

The interview day seemed a little disorganized.

What are your general comments?

Overall, the day was very low stress, which was nice considering this was my first interview. I felt more like they were trying to sell me on UPenn than I was trying to prove that I was a qualified candidate.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student