Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 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
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Do you know if you would rather do PIL or IFM? They have 2 tracks of curricula. You have to pick one.
What was the most difficult question?
After I told him about myself, he said "Tell me more," so I did...and then he said "What else?" So be prepared to have a one-sided conversation.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
25 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
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?
6 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 about the school, SDN, practiced with friends.
What impressed you positively?
The students were SO friendly. One girl was late to class, but she still took time to walk me to the admissions office bc she didn't want me to get lost. Other students that I met were also super friendly. The facilities are great. The faculty don't really do research, so they really focus on teaching and their students. It's a very student-oriented school. It's 20 minutes from Center City, the heart of Philly and there are free shuttle sthere!
What impressed you negatively?
I really loved the school when I went and I can't figure out why its reputation isn't that great. I think that since MCP merged with Drexel, it has had a huge turn-around and is gradually trying to change its image to become a more selective/top-tired school. But I would be wary of being a student there during this transition period.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I had prepared an answer to the "tell my about yourself" question...but when he pressed for more, I wasn't ready. So have plenty to say about yourself! Make a list of points that you want to get across.
What are your general comments?
Student one was a joke...I think he only signed up to do it for the free lunch. The faculty one was confusing...after I told him abotu myself, he did all the talking and just tried to sell the school which was cool. But I didn't do much talking. But I got in, so don't worry if it happens to you.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
Train or subway
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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