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?
Well, I took a wrong exit and drove around philadelphia for an extra 2 hours. I arrived at Upenn at 11:00 although my interview day started at 9:00. When I got there, I was kinda pissed since Upenn had posted the wrong exit signs. Anyways, somebody at the university gave me directions to the school. When I arrived, I met this women who apologized for the directions, and offered to find some food and coffee while the student tour was returning for fin. aid. Later, I learned that she was actually the Dean of Admissions! I must admit that the hospitality at UPenn was phenomenal and it left me with a good impression of the school.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about your involvement with ethical issues at your school.
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me how you would fix the current health care crisis.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Printed stuff online. Found driving directions.
What impressed you positively?
The dean of admissions! See comments.
What impressed you negatively?
See comments.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I didn't know UPenn was a renown or big-name school when I applied. I figured that out a week after my interview. Also, I didn't know about their curriculum until the visit.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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