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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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

So fine arts?? ..and it went on from there
When did you realize you wanted to be a doctor?
you're a city girl, do youthink you would like Hershey?

What was the most interesting question?

So do you want to become a citizen?

What was the most difficult question?

none really at all. Why is your essay score on MCAT low?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

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 responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 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 SDN, looked at penn states website. Read up on healthcare issues

What impressed you positively?

Very patient oriented. The students and staff are extremely friendly. Random students came up to us before our day started and told us to relax and not worry about anything.

What impressed you negatively?

Not sure about the location in Hershey.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing really

What are your general comments?

Bother were extremely laid back and conversational. During the first one we talked about everything but medicine. I received the history of Milton Hershey. 2nd interviewer was very nice. He basically went through my activities and asked the normal interview questions

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses