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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your international experiences and your research.. (All straight from AMCAS app)
Why didn't you take the MCAT again?
Why medicine and why Hershey?

What was the most interesting question?

Are your parents surprised that you want to become a physician?

What was the most difficult question?

Give one 4 letter word to describe you? What's one unique quality you would bring as an applicant that no one else would have?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

6 out of 10

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

4 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?

SDN, went through AMCAS App, prepped with students

What impressed you positively?

First interviewer was excited about my application. Had specific questions about things I did, related them to his interests.. Was more of a conversation! Really liked the humanities aspect and the PBL

What impressed you negatively?

Second interviewer had not looked at my application much previously so he wasn't very prepared and asked lots of general questions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Wear comfortable shoes

What are your general comments?

Everyone is super friendly and helpful!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses