Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
"Why do you want to be a physician"
What was the most interesting question?
No question I got was particularly interesting, but the overall experience was really nice. My faculty interviewer was very chill, and it was more like a conversation than an actual interview. He asked me just the standard questions really, such as "Why do you want to be a physician," "Why Drexel," etc.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At a regional location
How did you prepare for the interview?
I read up on the school, did some mock interviews, and reviewed my primary application essay.
What impressed you positively?
The students were all really nice and helpful. A lot of them saw I was wearing a suit and stopped and chatted with me, telling me what they liked/didn't like about Drexel. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Drexel has some cool programs too, such as the Medical Humanities and Women's Health Education programs. The curriculum is also very progressive.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing in particular negatively impressed me.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I had to take a shuttle to downtown for my interview. It wasn't super stressful or anything, but it would have been nice to know that ahead of time.
What are your general comments?
Overall, it was a great interview experience. I wouldn't stress too much about this interview!
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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