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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How you think you did?

8 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Great school, great curriculum, great facilities, great people, lots of opportunities. Low-stress interviews; just have a good conversation and let them know what you're like and what you're all about. Most importantly, come in with an open mind. You might just be surprised.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are you passionate about?

What was the most interesting question?

What are you passionate about?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewing my AMCAS, secondary essay responses, my research. Also, interview feedback was very helpful.

What was the most difficult question?

None, really. I was prepared, using interview feedback.

What impressed you positively?

Everything. Facilities were very good, people were very friendly - complete strangers would be smiling at us, and students kept coming up to chat us up when we were waiting on the couches. Curriculum is unique and I feel it fits me well. Even the location impressed me positively.

What impressed you negatively?

Cost of attending this school (tuition).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing - went in with an open, clear mind, no preformed opinions despite what others have said. I recommend you do the same.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None. Amber, Marc, and Janice were all friendly and hospitable people.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Other

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?

Automobile

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?

Best Western

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes