Scranton, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2012-13
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
So how did you get interested in ------? (Activity from primary)
What was the most difficult question?
Describe what you think the day of a typical medical student here is like.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At a regional location
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reviewed primary and secondary.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty and the friendliness of the community. Oh, and the cookies--can't forget those.
What impressed you negatively?
Odd vibe from some of the students, which I (perhaps incorrectly) interpreted as disinterest in the school.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I had learned more about the curriculum. I talked about it some during my interview, only to later realize I knew next to nothing about it.
What are your general comments?
The interviews were very laid-back. It's difficult to remember specific questions, looking back, because they were so conversational.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Home
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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