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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?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you really ready for medical school?
What is a weakness
What questions do you have for me about Penn State Hershey

What was the most interesting question?

One bad thing about Penn State Hershey (blanked on this but laughed through it and so did he)

What was the most difficult question?

One bad thing about Penn State Hershey (blanked on this but laughed through it and so did he)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

SpringHill Suites Marriott

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

3 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews, prepare for the "traditional" questions, but don't over-prepare

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the staff, Director of Admissions, interviewers and the Dean. Everyone really was there to make sure you had a comfortable experience and enjoyed your day. The lunch was great and staff took us to each of our interviewer offices so that we would not get lost. The library was also beautiful.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

If you are a girl and decide to wear heels, bring flats for the tour and the walk to some of your interviewer's offices.

What are your general comments?

Great interview experience overall!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses