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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 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?

Are there any connections between your interest in medicine and your background in philosophy?
How do you deal with emergencies?
See "immigrant" question above.

What was the most interesting question?

How would I handle a situation where a patient--such as an illegal immigrant-- arrived needing help, but the law forbad providing it...

What was the most difficult question?

What countries do you think provide better medical service than the U.S.? How so?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Moving ArtsB&B

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?

4 out of 10

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

9 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?

Reviewed Drexel's website.

What impressed you positively?

The administration is genuinely interested in pedagogy, i.e. in supporting students' optimal learning styles.

What impressed you negatively?

The location is isolated and the campus small.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It's quite easy to take trains here.

What are your general comments?

Student and faculty interviews are equally weighted. Both people seemed genuinely attentive, interesting and asked apt questions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses