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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why Penn State?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about a difficult experience that you have had.

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you deserve a position in this class?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

9 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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

MDT

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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, school website, mock interview

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are all relatively new and the school is building more. The commitment to humanities was also impressive.

What impressed you negatively?

The location is very rural and clinical experience would probably have to be supplemented elsewhere.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Penn State has a research requirement as part of the curiculum.

What are your general comments?

The school seemed very warm and personal. Opportunities for clinical experience, volunteerism, or entertainment that are not available in Hershey can be found in nearby areas.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses