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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about that...
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What was the most interesting question?

Neither of my interviewers really asked me any questions.

What was the most difficult question?

Mostly discussion. No real questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Other

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

3 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 over SDN interview feedback.

What impressed you positively?

The school has great facilities and everyone there was very nice and extremely welcoming. As I waited for my interviews, students were constantly walking by and wishing me good luck. One or two students even stopped to sit down and talk.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really negative. The school's location is a bit lacking. Very rural. Can't go wrong with a chocolate factory, though.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Everying in the school and the hospital is connected. Once you're there you never have to go outside. Probably very nice in the winter.

What are your general comments?

I had two interviews and they both went very well. The format was very conversational and I wasn't really asked any questions. Mostly they'd ask about particular experiences I've had and we'd just discuss them. No ethics. No health care politics.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses