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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?

4 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?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why aren't you pursuing an MD/PHD?
Why do you want to go to Hershey?
Why would you want to come to USA from Canada?

What was the most interesting question?

Specifics about my research

What was the most difficult question?

You accomplish so much and participate in so many things at once, how do you know where to draw the line?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

7 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hershey Lodge

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

This website, PSU website

What impressed you positively?

Beautiful school and facilities, students seemed to be very happy to be there, emphasis on travelling to other places during 3rd and 4th year

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How much emphasis they place on all the activities listed on your AMCAS application.

What are your general comments?

Having the afternoon interview allowed for the entire morning of touring and learning about the school such that by interview time I felt that I could answer anything about how this school would be great for me. Both interviews were very relaxed and conversation-like, focusing on details of my AMCAS application.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses