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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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

how do students stay in touch with the outside world?
positive/negative qualities about you.
where do you come from/background/family.

What was the most interesting question?

What is simple (after a discussion about my complex background)?

What was the most difficult question?

nothing really. both the faculty and studen interviews were very laid back and conversational. The faculty was very interested in my background, while the student asked more typical questions and answered more questions about the school.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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 another location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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?

Mock interview, SDN, Drexel website, health related issues

What impressed you positively?

students were enthusiastic and comfortable. PIL

What impressed you negatively?

The school is remote and the campus is very small.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The shuttle downtown takes 15-20 minutes and runs every 30 minutes so if you want to make it on time for an interview downtown, consider taking the one an hour before your interview so you're not rushed.

What are your general comments?

It was an overall positive experience. I got to learn more about the two programs. The day was relatively short and stress free.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses