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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

tell me about your activities
tell me about your research
tell me about yourself and your parents.

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing really. It was just a conversation . Tell me about yourself...your family...your activities...

What was the most difficult question?

What would you do if you do not get into any medicine? What other careers have you considered?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

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?

4 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 and re-read Amcas. I was up to date on current healthcare issues, ethics, and current events.

What impressed you positively?

The PIL program is great. The students are super happy at the school.

What impressed you negatively?

Phily is pretty dirty and filthy, but you should kind of expect that from a big city.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That all the student interviewees are kept in one room (like a herd of cattle) and then called to interview...then back to the ranch...then lunch....the ranch....then you go home.

What are your general comments?

The interview was my first and it was very laid back. They did not ask why medicine, why drexel. The first thing the guy said to me when I walked in after a hello was, "relax, this is going to be a breeze." (and it was)

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses