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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

How should I summarize your file to the admissions commitee?
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What was the most interesting question?

If you had to choose your specialty today, what would it be?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you like to do in your free time? (Literally the 5th time he asked me- I ran out of hobbies!)
🤝 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?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

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?

7 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?

SDN feedback, PSU website, studied up on healthcare

What impressed you positively?

Patient simulation lab and the incredible friendliness of the students

What impressed you negatively?

Cost to out-of-staters - oh my gosh that is expensive

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How hard it was to figure out where to park- go early!

What are your general comments?

Penn State was great- there is a hospital and some associated buldings surrounded by lovely green grass. Everyone (students, interviewers, staff) was super friendly and willing to answer any questions we had.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses