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Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

My interviewer was very challenging, but he made the interview interesting. He had my AMCAS and asked me about absolutely everything on it. I mean EVERYTHING.
Tell me about...(an experience in my AMCAS). If you had to pick one achievement you are most proud of, which would you pick and why?
Why Philadelphia? What would you like to practice?

What was the most interesting question?

If a friend of yours was here, what would that person say about you?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing medicine today?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Latham Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Jeff website, sdn, previous interviews

What impressed you positively?

EVERYTHING. Excellent school ,bright students, great facitilies and location. Located in the center of the city, Jeff is a great place to go to school. They also have school apartments right on campus. 97% pass rate on step 1 and students say step 2 is a breeze for Jeff students.

What impressed you negatively?

Some parts of the city are kind of sketchy, and the weather gets really cold.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How awesome the school is.

What are your general comments?

Very enthusiastic crew. The day is run by students and everyone really seems to love the school. The Dean is very nice and enthusiastic. You definitely feel the "Jeff Pride."

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses