Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 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?
7 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why did you choose your undergrad?
What was the most interesting question?
None really. My interviewer actually told me a lot about the school, especially the curriculum. Otherwise conversational.
What was the most difficult question?
None really. It was mostly conversational. I guess I wasn't expecting to be grilled about a particular score.
✅ 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?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 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 another location
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, read AMCAS app, practiced with mom, read health section of newspaper to try to be up to date with current health issues.
What impressed you positively?
the students were very friendly. many stopped by the room just to say hello and see if we had any questions. the student interviewer was the most laidback of any i've experienced.
What impressed you negatively?
the campus is tiny and facilities not the most impressive. no grand stadium-style lecture halls and anatomy lab in basement.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
the writing sample, although i probably would have worried about it and it was really no big deal.
What are your general comments?
students seem to really like the school. admissions could do a better job of selling it, though. they really try to push the two curriculums, so be sure to investigate that even though they tell you a lot about it. your interview may be soon after you arrive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Inform students that they may be taking the bus into center city for an interview on the other part
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Train or subway
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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