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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

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?

Drexel had two interviews: student and faculty. The questions that were asked by faculty were very simple and it was very conversational. The student interview for me lasted almost hour and a half, but normally its only half an hour.
Explain your research that you did in undergraduate? Why Drexel? Why medicine?
Why did you pick your undergraduate school considering you were grown up {insert location}?

What was the most interesting question?

The questions were pretty standard, but it was literally a conversation the entire time.

What was the most difficult question?

Why drexel?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

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?

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?

Washington Regan

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, reading on schools information

What impressed you positively?

Interviews, the students Drexel's responsiveness to students. The PIL program.

What impressed you negatively?

Anatomy lab was not state of the art

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How cold it was going to be?

What are your general comments?

I had a great time at Drexel, and I know I will be going there upon a acceptance. I think its a wonderful school, the interview is very relaxing and low stress. Be prepared to have a student interviewer who is not having a wonderful day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None, so far, although I do wish that the process would not take six weeks