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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

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?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

Very casual, and yet highly informative. I really got to meet a lot of students through the tour, lunch, presentations, and the class you sit in on--which is great because they are all cool and down to earth. Also, specifically, the chance to sit in on a class was great.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your childhood (a large portion of my personal statement).

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read over UPenn brochure, read up on policy.

What was the most difficult question?

Outside of science/medicine, what else would you bring to the UPenn community?

What impressed you positively?

The day was extremely well organized and well planned, which was reflective of the whole PennMed operation. Everything that they do is well thought out and very effective.

What impressed you negatively?

The weather was a bit harsh.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student