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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No responses

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

Tell me about your research. Do you plan to do research later in your career.
What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of medicine?
Why didn't you retake the MCAT? What are some academic challenges you have faced? Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

If you had all the money and time in the world, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

If you had all the money and time in the world, what would you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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 a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

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?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 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?

Read up on my amcas, the school website and brochure, medical ethics and problems with current healthcare system.

What impressed you positively?

I really liked that all the students I ran into on campus were extremely happy to be at Drexel. The faculty are very involved with the studetns and seem to truly care about the education of the students. The facilities were nice, the campus is small but is cozy and welcoming. I just felt Drexel was a wonderful school and the atmosphere there is very relaxed.

What impressed you negatively?

I was warned that the location is not in a nice neighborhood but I felt it was safe during my visit there.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would be the one going off campus for the interview. I should have left earlier on the shuttle to compose myself for the interview.

What are your general comments?

Drexel was fun and the faculty and students are super nice. The atmosphere there is very relaxed. I loved how committed the students and the faculty were towards the school. I enjoyed this interview very much and fun meeting the students at Drexel and making friends with fellow interviewees.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses