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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself... including childhood, undergrad, postbacc, jobs, life.
US Healthcare issue
Why drexel?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think of the US Healthcare system

What was the most difficult question?

Was grilled on the fact that if my parents, who are both physicians, were such positive influences then why am I a non-traditional student who majored in econ. and tried out a diff. career.
🤝 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 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?

Train or subway

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?

Moving Arts Bed & Breakfast

How would you rate the hotel?

2 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

2 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, drexel website, current med ethics issues from internet

What impressed you positively?

Technology!!! 2 curriculums to choose from

What impressed you negatively?

Campus: not particularly nice or close to anything. All classes are in one building

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall it went very well. It was my first interview and I am really happy it was here. The faculty interviewer definitely drilled me on a lot of issues. The student who interviewed me was awesome! It was very laid back and conversational

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses