Hershey, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
First interviewer just went through my list of experiences and asked about them. It was very casual and low stress. He just wanted to learn about me through my experiences.
What was the most difficult question?
Tell me about the U.S. healthcare system. (This was just such a broad question that I wasn't sure where to begin and if he was looking for something specific).
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
How many people interviewed you?
2
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?
SDN interview feedback, school website
What impressed you positively?
students were very friendly, admissions staff were very friendly, that they were looking for students who are a good fit and acknowledged that Penn State isn't for everyone
What impressed you negatively?
very rural area, doesn't seem like there is much around
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Overall, a positive interview experience. It was my first interview so I was extra nervous, but everyone, including the other interviewees were really nice. I had the later interview block, so I had the financial aid talk first, then the tour, then lunch with students, then the two interviews, both with faculty.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Other
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?
Other
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?
Comfort Inn
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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