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Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you feel about having a medical education in Philadelphia?
Why did you apply to Jefferson?
Why do you think you're a fit for Jefferson?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express (special rate for students)

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

The survey summaries on SDN were really useful, especially the sample interview questions. Just read through them and write some notes for each question that you find challenging.

What impressed you positively?

The very welcoming environment impressed me the most, from the students hosting the interview-day events to the friendliness of the faculty. We broke into small groups for the tours, which made walking through corridors and in elevators much easier. Good times were had, probably by all.

What impressed you negatively?

The morning introduction to Jefferson could be a little bit long, but that'll just prepare you for the interviews after that. The interview booklet was also from last year. But all this was easily overlooked by the rest of the day's events and enthusiasm.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Enjoy the interview and show off your passion/enthusiasm. You don't have to let it be a traditional interview, where the interviewer asks you a question and you provide a response. Gauge your interviewer to see how structured he or she wants the interview, but if you can, let it flow like a conversation would. Asks some questions midway through and express how your experiences/thoughts tie in to the interviewer's response. That really helped me spend less time worrying about looking good, and more time feeling good.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None