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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 did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

8 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 are your general comments?

very positive, laid back, enjoyable.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why did I quit my job?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were an animal at a zoo, which one would you be?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, review application materials.

What was the most difficult question?

Recite my favorite line of poetry. Followed up by, why did I feel moved by it?

What impressed you positively?

students were so enthusiastic, facilities are really good, lots of funding available.

What impressed you negatively?

financial aid talk was a bit scarry.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

that I needed to be able to recite Shakespeare.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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
📍 Travel and Logistics

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?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes