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Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
What do you think of Philadelphia?
What ties do you have to Temple?

What was the most interesting question?

Did I watch the NCAA championship last night? (because he found out I was big basketball/UCLA fan)

What was the most difficult question?

What ties do you have to Temple?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

Student

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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Moving Arts Bed and Breakfast

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 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, MSAR, temple website, reread my application, relaxed and did not worry about it.

What impressed you positively?

The school does alot for the surrounding community. Temple Hospital is across from the school. Provides health care to uninsured. Students seem relaxed and normal. Very enthusiastic about school. Could live in city without car.

What impressed you negatively?

Didn't see too much of the facilities. Skipped library, gym, didn't go in class room b/c in session.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Interview was felt brief, but was conversational. Last 10min was questions for interviewer Mr. Schulze, but he couldn't answer alot of my questions on the day to day of the students because he is part of administration.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses