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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?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

9 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

4 out of 10

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

3 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

i don't remember
The student and I had a pretty easy flow of conversation and really wasn't an interview at all. The professor/doctor had me shadow him a bit and then we did the interview in his clinic's break room. He asked me if I was satisfied with my MCAT score.
What do you think of healthcare reform?

What was the most interesting question?

healthcare reform... since he teaches business and policies at the med school.

What was the most difficult question?

healthcare reform
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

5 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?

Philadelphia

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Crowne Plaza - very unfriendly staff at front desk. + the room wasn't the best in terms of positioning. There was a light that shone straight into the room. the room itself was clean though.

How would you rate the hotel?

2 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

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

8 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?

4 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

5 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

ethics website, interview book, looked over amcas.

What impressed you positively?

students are EXTREMELY friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

the city of Philadelphia...wouldn't want to live there. Also, the hospital is a 20 min shuttle ride from the school in downtown philly.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would have to find my interviewer's clinic alone in downtown philly and that I would be separated from everyone else (their interviews were in another building)

What are your general comments?

the school is fine but I just didn't like the area and can't see myself living there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses