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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 did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

This was an amazing school, and if I am accepted, I will undoubtedly attend, barring some stroke of fate.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

"Why would you want to come to Hershey?"

What was the most interesting question?

"Why did you choose French for a major?" ...and: "do you think that with your background [French Lit.] you'll be prepared for Medical School?"

How did you prepare for the interview?

I chatted with my student hosts, and just thought about what/how much Medicine means to me.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about yourself.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities were amazing, and the Staff was very friendly. They have a ~500-bed hospital, wherein every bed is in a private room.

What impressed you negatively?

The hostility of one of the interviewers.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How excellent were their facilities, and how committed the entire place was to both research, and patient care. Also, the amount of opportunities available for students.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Other