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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 do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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 is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your current job/research
✅ 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?

2 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 the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Re-read AMCAS application and secondary essays, spoke to friends at the school, read the website

What impressed you positively?

Terrific interview day. Met many students in all classes (1st, 2nd, 4th year) on the tour, at lunch, at pre-interview get-together. Was able to attend anatomy lab and talk to first year students there. Intro meeting was informative, and enjoyed seeing facilities at the simulation center. Interviews were with student and faculty member; both were friendly and conversational. Also, appreciated having the interviews at the end of the day after tour, lunch, class, etc. because painted a complete picture of academic and student life.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

Great interview day, great school, and happy students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None.
📍 On-Site Experience

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great