Drexel University College of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In your opinion, what are the top 3 most important advances in medical technology?

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Ten years from now, what do you see yourself doing, and where do you see yourself at?

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

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What was the most interesting question?

So, what kind of food do you and your family like to eat? (In reference to my mixed racial upbringing.)

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What was the most difficult question?

None.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

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?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Philidelphia International

Where did you stay?

Other

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Moving Arts Bed and Respite

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

6 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN forum, interview feedback, pre-medical interview workshop at undergraduate university, tips from a friend who interviewed in the previous cycle

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What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the students, the low competitiveness, non-sabotaging like environment that the medical students cultivate. Really enjoyed physician interviewer who was very enthusiastic and passionate about his position, and talked at length with student interviewer who is a very well rounded and interesting individual.

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What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Everything was as expected.

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What are your general comments?

I really enjoyed the interview overall. It was very laid back, and the essay at the beginning of the interview was a breeze. It wasn't made to be a critical thinking exercise.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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