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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

What will you do if you don't get into medical school this year?
Why do you think Curriculum 2000 matches your learning style?

What was the most interesting question?

They were all very application specific. Both interviewers asked many interesting questions, but these questions were instigated by specific points in my personal statement and my experiences.

What was the most difficult question?

None were really too difficult; both interviews were VERY conversational.
🤝 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?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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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?

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How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

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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?

Read the Penn website, mailers, and also spoke with current Penn students who attended my undergraduate institution.

What impressed you positively?

The willingness of the admissions staff and the medical school faculty to genuinely help every student (and applicant). Also, the setting is wonderful in that the med school is in such close proximity to the undergraduate campus and other graduate schools (Wharton, SON, Law)...

What impressed you negatively?

The scary stories of safety concerns about living in Philly.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They seem to really want to know (specifically) why you can see youself thriving at UPenn and with Curriculum 2000. Know why UPenn is appealing to you.

What are your general comments?

The interview program is really very complete and one of the better ones I attended. It provides an excellent sense of the school, the students, and the facilities. Everyone was SO willing to answer questions about Penn and about medical school in general.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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