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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your leadership and teaching experiences.

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think of yourself as a deep thinker?

What was the most difficult question?

If you become a doctor, what significant contribution do you see yourself making to the field?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read applications, interview suggestions, studentdoctor.net

What impressed you positively?

People were very friendly, helpful, willing to answer questions. The simulation lab was pretty cool and the buildings are all connected, which can be a plus in the winter.

What impressed you negatively?

The "Children's Hospital" is really just a floor of the regular hospital (although they are building and new children's hospital and cancer center).

What are your general comments?

The interview was not too stressful, the people were very friendly, and everyone wanted to convince you to come to school there.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

Would you recommend the hotel?

no