How did the interview impress you?

No change

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"First interviewer just went through my list of experiences and asked about them. It was very casual and low stress. He just wanted to learn about me through my experiences. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Second interviewer: Tell me about the U.S. healthcare system. Why Hershey? Tell me about your research. Why do you want to be a doctor? Any questions for me? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"None." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me about the U.S. healthcare system. (This was just such a broad question that I wasn't sure where to begin and if he was looking for something specific)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN interview feedback, school website" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"students were very friendly, admissions staff were very friendly, that they were looking for students who are a good fit and acknowledged that Penn State isn't for everyone" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"very rural area, doesn't seem like there is much around" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, a positive interview experience. It was my first interview so I was extra nervous, but everyone, including the other interviewees were really nice. I had the later interview block, so I had the financial aid talk first, then the tour, then lunch with students, then the two interviews, both with faculty. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tourguide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

10/15/2006

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

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10