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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

10 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about this experience from your essay?
Tell me about your research?
What are you most worried about in medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

The most interesting part was just talking with the great interviewers.

What was the most difficult question?

Other than science related things and X (a huge time consuming activity) what activities do you do?
🤝 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, website, friends, practice interviews, sleep!

What impressed you positively?

The students are so happy and enthusiastic, the admissions office really wants the students to ENJOY med school.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing at all, although because the interviews were at the end of the day all of my fellow interviewees were fairly uptight and withdrawn the entire time.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How much I would love the school.

What are your general comments?

It was a great, relaxed interview. Everyone was amazing, talk to the students as much as you can since they are the reason you should want to go here. Waiting until March to find out is going to be very painful.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses