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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
Why did you wait to complete your med school requirement until after graduation?
Why do you want to be a doctor given everything that is happening in medicine today?

What was the most interesting question?

I found the most interesting part to be our discussion of rotations and international study opportunities.

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you want to be a doctor given everything that is happening in medicine today (HMOs, malpractice, etc.)?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

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?

6 out of 10

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

8 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?

Re-read my application, read everything in their brochure, SDN, made a list of questions.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of the students and their residency placements.

What impressed you negatively?

Students entirely live off-campus, away from the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I thought the interviews would take place inside the admissions office - my interview was in a different building, so arrive early!

What are your general comments?

Overall pleasant and very brief. I had plenty of time for my own questions. I was positively impressed by the quality of the faculty and the enthusiasm of the students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses