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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you feel about stem cell research.
Why do you want to attend Penn State.

What was the most interesting question?

The first interview was very much of a conversation, he did not ask any pre-planned questions, nor did he take any written notes. We discussed my interests, military history being one of them, and then moved onto the effects of September 11th. Very low stress, and dare I say it, kinda fun.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about yourself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Studied school's website.

What impressed you positively?

The faculty's interest in the students. When my first interviewer found out that I hadn't been shown a lecture hall he escorted me to one. The also have escorts from one interview to the next.

What impressed you negatively?

The tour was given by a hospital volunteer, although very informative, I would have preferred a student.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There were no surprises.

What are your general comments?

The experience was incredible, everyone there, including faculty and staff, was very friendly and seemed to be genuinely interested in students. The current students that ate lunch with us were very happy and satisfied. The interview experience definately moved Penn State to the top of my list.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses