Scranton, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
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
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The admissions staff is extremely friendly. They make you feel very welcome.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is your experience with team work, both in athletics and in the classroom?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, re-read my secondary application.
What impressed you positively?
The interviewers do not look at your GPA or MCAT score. They only read your AMCAS personal statement and secondary application.
The students and interviewers are very friendly and welcoming. They act as if you are already accepted.
What impressed you negatively?
The number of applicants/students accepted in-state vs out-of-state
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Bad parking situation.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Should go back to rolling admissions because the new bulk admission on three possible dates is very stressful.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Red Carpet Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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