Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
great school- large hospital system, very friendly admissions staff. student interview seemed awkward though.
stats: last year, out of 5,700 applicants, they interviewed 840, and accepted 220 for matriculating class of 150.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, read penn packet, once i got there- read up on my interviewer's background
What impressed you positively?
excellent student-friendly curriculum, and only 1 1/2 years of classes before starting clinical rotations, completely free elective 4th year
What impressed you negatively?
average graduation debt is 116k, rather high considering it is a top rated school
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
huge 30+ interview group
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Train or subway
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