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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

First interviewer just went through my list of experiences and asked about them. It was very casual and low stress. He just wanted to learn about me through my experiences.
Second interviewer: Tell me about the U.S. healthcare system. Why Hershey? Tell me about your research. Why do you want to be a doctor? Any questions for me?

What was the most interesting question?

None.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about the U.S. healthcare system. (This was just such a broad question that I wasn't sure where to begin and if he was looking for something specific).
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 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 interview feedback, school website

What impressed you positively?

students were very friendly, admissions staff were very friendly, that they were looking for students who are a good fit and acknowledged that Penn State isn't for everyone

What impressed you negatively?

very rural area, doesn't seem like there is much around

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

Overall, a positive interview experience. It was my first interview so I was extra nervous, but everyone, including the other interviewees were really nice. I had the later interview block, so I had the financial aid talk first, then the tour, then lunch with students, then the two interviews, both with faculty.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses