Hershey, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?
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 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
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most difficult question?
None, really. I was prepared, using interview feedback.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
How you think you did?
8 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?
Reviewing my AMCAS, secondary essay responses, my research. Also, interview feedback was very helpful.
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.
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
None. Amber, Marc, and Janice were all friendly and hospitable people.
📍 On-Site Experience
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
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