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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you have any questions for me?
Tell me about X,Y,Z activity (from AMCAS application). The interviewer asked several follow up questions regarding activity.
What is the most important factor affecting your decision to attend a particular medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

The interviewer asked what type of music I listen to, then pulled up his music library on his computer and asked if I knew some of the bands as he scrolled through the list.

What was the most difficult question?

None, really.
🤝 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?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Harrisburg

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

1 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Website, SDN

What impressed you positively?

Everyone from faculty to students was extremely friendly and welcoming. The campus/hospital was very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

Hershey is a bit too rural, but the major cities are really just a train ride away.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I knew how easy it was going to be.

What are your general comments?

The admissions committee did a very good job of making us all feel comfortable and the interviewers were very laid back and casual. This was my first interview so I was definitely more stressed out than I should have been.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses