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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Without repeating anything in your file, tell me about yourself?
What was the most interesting question?
Are you a follower or leader? Explain. Why are both of those characteristics necessary in a good physician?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, reviewed application, met with career services interview counselor at my university.
What impressed you positively?
PIL, community service opportunities, diversity in options (major plus at being at a larger school), philly.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing, its a great school.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
If you have your faculty interview at the off-site hospital, leave 1 hr before, as opposed to the 30 minutes that the admissions director suggests. The bus takes at least 30 minutes, can leave late, and it may take a while to navigate once you get to the other location.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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