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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Pomona, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

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?

3 out of 10

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

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

how would you contribute as a student at western. how do you handle stress
why medicine and what are some of your strengths and weaknesses?
why western, and would you choose DO over MD? what schools did u apply to?

What was the most interesting question?

would you prescribe medicinal marijuana knowing the feds might come after you?

What was the most difficult question?

same as above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

3 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

read sdn questions which really helped a lot bc the questions were exactly the same. and read my secondary

What impressed you positively?

the inside of the facilities were nicer than i expected and the people were soo nice. Also, the students seemed very honest and open about their experience.

What impressed you negatively?

the campus is hideous on the outside and the smell of cow poop that comes around every so often. also, the sound of trains is pretty annoying.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

my interview experience was great, especially because i felt prepared. they dont do much to make you want to go to their school. they basically just let you decide for yourself.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses