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Ponce Health Sciences University (Puerto Rico)

Ponce, PR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private For-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?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you know a little about the health care reform in Puerto Rico?
How will you deal with moving to Puerto Rico?
Tell me about yourself and your family.

What was the most interesting question?

Give your opinion on the following situation: The parents of a sick child genetically manipulate their unborn baby with hopes that it will later help save the life of its sibling.

What was the most difficult question?

Same as above.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

Friends or family

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?

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?

SDN, reading about the PR reform, newspaper, spoke with doctors.

What impressed you positively?

The professors were very involved with the students at the school. They keep a close eye on the class and make sure everyone does well. How well the class does on the boards!

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How relaxed the entire day would be.

What are your general comments?

The interviews were stimulating conversations. I didn't want them to end. Both interviewers were young and proud to be working at Ponce. I could tell they would make great mentors.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses