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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?

5 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?

Discussion of my application and activities. Why medicine? Do admissions committees look down on people who say they want to go into plastic surgery?
Ethical questions about my travel experience.
Question about my seminary experience. Why did you go? What careers do people pursue with that degree?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me something in <insert foreign language>.

What was the most difficult question?

Some questions about my seminary experiences and an ethical question about an experience I had.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

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?

sdn, some accredited websites with interview questions, AMCAS, my applications.

What impressed you positively?

The staff and students were kind and enthusiastic about the school. There was a real sense of community - like a family welcoming you into their home.

What impressed you negatively?

The interview questions were much more difficult than I had read on this site.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

One of the interviewers googles your research and asks questions; so, know it well. There really weren't any other surprises.

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was great. The staff and students were energetic and excited. I just found out I got in - what a great Christmas present!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses