Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 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?
You seemed to have a rough start in college, can you tell me about that?
What was the most interesting question?
Where do you see the patient physician relationship? Give me an example of a doctor who you think is good at relating to patients and why.
What was the most difficult question?
Have you had a chance to look at other health care fields (NP, PA), why is MD the better choice for you?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
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
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?
SDN, reviewed application, practiced SDN questions with friend, read Drexel's website
What impressed you positively?
All the students were awesome and open. They were into making the process as least stressful as possible and that was paralleled by the staff. Drexel seems very accessible to students. I think that it is rarely anyone's first choice, but it should be. They are tech savvy and their PIL program is amazing (look up the PIL program, they have reason to be proud of it). Also, they are attracted to the non-traditional student.
What impressed you negatively?
The safety around the area. Although it seems ok, some students warned me about parking. The student areas (cafeteria, gym, lounge) could use some work, but they are building a new one. Not that much negativity to talk about...
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
They don't provide breakfast - bring a SNACK and a water bottle. That you should get CLEAR, detailed directions and always stay with a student host if you can. Parking costs $5 and check in with the guard when you show up.
What are your general comments?
The faculty interview was relaxed. It was more like a conversation. The student interview was even more relaxed. Overall, the admissions committee wants you to have a positive experience and they do a good job.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 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?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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