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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Which curricula would you prefer once enrolled? PIL (small group based) or IFM (lecture based)?
Why do you want to come to Philadelphia? I'm from Texas

What was the most interesting question?

Which aspect of your application do you believe will help you to be a good physician?

What was the most difficult question?

No question was too difficult, it was low stress.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

7 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?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Philadelphia International Airport

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?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I stayed with a student host and did research on the school's website. Also practiced interviewing skills and remained confident.

What impressed you positively?

Although the student body is huge, the school had a small familiar feel, and everyone was very friendly. School shuttle dropped me off in City Center after my interview which was very convenient.

What impressed you negatively?

Cadavers did not have wells. Is that normal?

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I felt pretty prepared.

What are your general comments?

Loved it here, although it's not big and shiny.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No suggestions, everyone did a wonderful job helping me feel comfortable.