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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

describe what you do for fun when you are not studying.
What are the problems in healthcare today, both nationally and globally, at the same time, why do these problems exist and their solutions.
What is your specific role in your research group?

What was the most interesting question?

If you can go back in time, who would you want to meet and why?

What was the most difficult question?

Why would you make a good doctor?
🤝 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 the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

10 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, reviewed my file, studied different aspects of the College on its website

What impressed you positively?

The school's facilities, the trauma center, emphasis on Problem-Based Learning. Everything had a very down-to-earth attitude, including the students and the faculty.

What impressed you negatively?

The cold weather!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

Very pleasant. I was a bit nervous initially but the interviewers were very understanding and made comfortable conversations.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses