Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 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?
10 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 interesting question?
Whether I believed the condition I am studying in my current job is real or imaginary.
What was the most difficult question?
No difficult questions. Both interviews were very conversational and they only asked me to tell them about experiences I mentioned on my AMCAS application.
✅ 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?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
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?
I read SDN, the school website, spoke to a few students at the school and paid attention during the day.
What impressed you positively?
Everything! People at UPenn SOM are so nice! Also, most of the other interviewees were cool. We chatted among ourselves and truly wished one another the best.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really. It's a little cold, but that's what layering is for.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That it would be such a laid-back day. Seriously, do not stress over this interview. Relax and just enjoy the people around you. It was my first one, but I can't imagine having an easier interview. My interviews for undergrad were WAY more formal.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Keep up the good work! Your admissions team made me feel so welcome that I almost forgot I'm not ye
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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