Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Great school, I would love to go here. There isn't really anything wrong with this school, I just wish the Pass/Fail lasted longer than the first 6 months.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
What do you want to be remembered for in medicine?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reread secondary, UPenn's website, AMCAS
What was the most difficult question?
How do you manage conflict, name a specific instance during your activity X (wasn't actually that difficult)
What impressed you positively?
Students were happy, great curriculum, flexibility, balance in life, and a great city
What impressed you negatively?
I hear the weather is bad here. (minor complaint) Today was quite pleasant
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The interviews were so relaxed. This was my 6th interview and these interviews went better than any other school I've had. My tip is to stay relaxed, these are really just conversations.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Keep up the great work!
📍 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?
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 International
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Sheraton University City
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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