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  • Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Philadelphia, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

40 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)?

"Say that being a doctor never existed, what else would you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What would you say your academic weaknesses are? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What do you do for fun/relaxation?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Nothing really interesting.. a lot about alternative career paths if medicine doesn't work out... think that's a standard question though" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Nothing" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"This website, school's website, read newspapers for current events" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"1) Facilities; everything is brand new, very clean and well organized, somewhat small, but home-y feeling 2) Staff/faculty; everyone seems very concerned about the students' welfare and many options for career guidance, student/teacher interaction" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Focus on test scores; they seem to be very concerned with high passing on the board exams (mentioned several times that there is 98% pass as Drexel); Lack of knowlege on PIL curriculum (most students in IFM)" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That there's a shuttle from Center City to campus-- would have saved me $20 on cab!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall very laidback and easy going. Interviewers were very nice (one teacher, one student) and staff seemed very enthusiastic. Didn't get to interact with other interviewees very much because we all had different schedules. Facilities were beautiful. Although this seems like a ''I didn't get in anywhere else'' school, you still get a good, thorough, well rounded education. Definitely impressed overall." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

04/01/2007

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

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

6 out of 10

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