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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?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

How can I tell the admissions committee you have a strong work ethic if you got a B- in physics
Tell me about your experience in Spain
What do you think makes a good physician

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your experience in Spain

What was the most difficult question?

How can I tell the admissions committee you have a strong work ethic if you got a B- in physics
🤝 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?

9 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?

Train or subway

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

< $100

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?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

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

1 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, current news/healthcare policies, their website

What impressed you positively?

their emphasis on student bonding

What impressed you negatively?

i grew up in Hershey, but still, the location sucks

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

My first interviewer had not reviewed my application yet, so he put me on the spot pretty quickly and it made for a tense moment. But the 2nd interviewer was much better as he had written down some notes and asked me to fill in the blanks - ended up being much more laid back

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses