Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How did you end up coming to America? (I am from Canada)
What was the most interesting question?
What problems do you think you will face in the future as a physician?
✅ 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?
9 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?
Read Penn website, reviewed AMCAS, stayed with a student the night before
What impressed you positively?
Every single student that I talked to was incredibly happy and would never go anywhere else for med school...Also, it seemed as though the faculty really love their school and instructing their students
What impressed you negatively?
Not much, I absolutely loved Penn
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I could take the train from the airport directly to the school for $5 instead of a taxi ($26.95 flat rate).
What are your general comments?
Guys truly don't worry about this interview, everyone is great. I had a great time, the students are so helpful and happy and you get to choose classes to attend with students. I feel that Penn really has one of the best experiences to offer out there and they really make you feel at home in that atmosphere. Also, the med school is embedded throughout the undergrad campus so it has a great feel to it.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In 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
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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