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  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Hershey, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 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)?

"Are you really ready for medical school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is a weakness" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What questions do you have for me about Penn State Hershey" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"One bad thing about Penn State Hershey (blanked on this but laughed through it and so did he)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"One bad thing about Penn State Hershey (blanked on this but laughed through it and so did he)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Mock interviews, prepare for the "traditional" questions, but don't over-prepare" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The friendliness of the staff, Director of Admissions, interviewers and the Dean. Everyone really was there to make sure you had a comfortable experience and enjoyed your day. The lunch was great and staff took us to each of our interviewer offices so that we would not get lost. The library was also beautiful." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

No Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"If you are a girl and decide to wear heels, bring flats for the tour and the walk to some of your interviewer's offices." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Great interview experience overall!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Other

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

SpringHill Suites Marriott

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

No Response

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

3 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

10 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No Response

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