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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to come to Hershey? Do you know much aboout PBL? What specialty are you considering?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you still sing? (I mentioned in my AMCAS and during the interview that I am a classically trained singer)

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you want to attend Penn State?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read potential interview questions and came up with some responses, so I fel a lot more comfortable.

What impressed you positively?

The first interviewed I had spent almost an hour talking to me. He was very kind and was all about making me feel as comfortable as possible.

What impressed you negatively?

The second interviewer I got was more gruff, and we had less time since my interview went long.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Hershey is the cutest town ever! MAybe it's because I'm from the NW, but it really isn't that rural. I mean...have you seen University of Iowa?

What are your general comments?

It was a well organized, positive experience. Everyone was pleasant, the students are no overly competative, and I really enjoyed my visit.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other