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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 Hershey?

What was the most interesting question?

Why does Penn State's football team keep losing?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain how your research relates to your desire to become a physician.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read AMCAS application, Hershey website

What impressed you positively?

Students and faulty were very, very friendly. Almost overly friendly in a good way.

What impressed you negatively?

Hospital volunteer gave the tour.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Hershey is not as isolated as I initially thought.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other