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Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you like to spend your time outside academics?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Why Jefferson?

What was the most interesting question?

What will you do if you don't get into medical school?

What was the most difficult question?

They were all pretty generic.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

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?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Other

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Airbnb

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

School's website, talked to current students

What impressed you positively?

The interview day was student run and well organized, and everyone was very enthusiastic about the school.

What impressed you negatively?

There was a language barrier between me and my interview, so sometimes I didn't understand what she was asking, and other times I felt like she didn't completely understand what I was saying.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing!

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with the school, they seem to genuinely care about their students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None, they seem to know what they're doing!