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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

The interview group is larger than most--30-35 kids. You get ample time to meet with current students, tour the facilities, and attend a class. Overall, the day was very well planned. One interview is with a student. The other is with faculty.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Specific questions from my application.

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing too interesting.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read Penn's brochure.

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing difficult.

What impressed you positively?

The current students were extremely laid back, friendly, and interesting. The facilities are very well kept, and the curriculum design is well received by students.

What impressed you negatively?

A few of the other interwiewees were high strung and asked annoying questions. My faculty interviewer was a bit aloof and unprepared.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Philadelphia is actually a nice city.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student