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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

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

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?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Both interviews (faculty and student) were completely conversational and informal - that's why I didn't list any questions above. There were no tricky questions. They just wanted to get to know me as a person and also really see if I would be a good fit for the school.
💬 Interview Process

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews at career center, reviewed AMCAS app, etc.

What impressed you positively?

Great location, all of the students seemed really to really love the school. Group tests and starting clinicals in the 2nd year.

What impressed you negatively?

Some of the buildings were older.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Wear comfortable shoes! I stayed in Center City and must've walked 5-6 miles that day...
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes