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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 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?

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

No specific questions - both interviewers were incredibly conversational. One asked me about things in my file which stood out, then asked me what questions I had about the school. Everything else flowed from those questions. The second interview was entirely based on the questions I had about the school.

What was the most difficult question?

None!
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Read over my application (primary and secondary) and reviewed PSU's web site.

What impressed you positively?

So laid back, so chill. Truly an institution where everyone interacts in a collegial manner and the number of malignant personalities that are present is minimized. Everyone from the secretaries to the dean for admissions showcases this exceptional attitude.

What impressed you negatively?

The rural setting of the school

What are your general comments?

Be prepared for the Asst Dean for Admissions to give a passionate speech about the health care situation in this country, as mentioned in previous interview feedback submissions.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great