Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 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?
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?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me why you would fit in with the students here, and what was one important thing you've learned that will help you when you're a doctor.
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing really too difficult. Tell me about yourself, why not become an RN like your mother?
✅ 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?
2 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
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reading SDN, school's website, AMCAS application, and going over possible questions.
What impressed you positively?
The technology and condition of the school is excellent. Everything is new and up-to-date and more than I expected.
What impressed you negatively?
Some students had to take a shuttle to the hospital for their faculty interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The school is 30min from the airport.
What are your general comments?
I loved the school and the technology. It was nice seeing they have 2 different curriculums, but I felt that the students were a bit competitive with the students in the other curriculum. It was extremely laid back and there was no reason to be nervous at all. It was a kind of do your own thing interview day with the schedule they give you - and you can just leave when you're done.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
$201-$300
What airport did you fly into?
PHL
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Marriott hotel at the airport
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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