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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 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

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain the decline in your grades.
So what are you doing now that you've been out of school for a year?
Would you really come to PCOM-ATL if accepted?

What was the most interesting question?

If accepted, would you be willing to move out to Atlanta?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain the reason for the decline in your grades here.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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 another location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours 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 fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn, right next to interview site

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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, reread my application essay and resume, grades, etc. jotted down notes on questions I might be asked.

What impressed you positively?

The new school will have state of the art technology and the faculty/administration seem very enthousiastic and friendly. Atlanta location is a big plus.

What impressed you negatively?

Well...it's a brand new school- so no current students to hit with questions, no definate teaching hospitals established. no tour of the school- facility is under construction.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The administration will decide within a day of your interview if you are accepted, rejected or wait-listed

What are your general comments?

Waited in lobby waiting room for a few minutes, went to hear presentation from dean in his office about the school's faculty, facility, technology, possible teaching hospital sites, curriculum, admissions process, etc. It lasted maybe 45 minutes to an hour. Then the two other applicants that were there with me went for there interviews, one at a time (so I of course was left sweating it out by myself in the waiting area). Each interview took between 30-40 minutes. After the interview you are free to leave. The first interviewee left around 10! I was interviewed by a D.O. and a faculty member- we were all seated together at a table. I felt more comfortable at this interview than at any of my previous ones. I felt like I was having a pleasant conversation with my interviewers, not like I was been grilled with question after question. Overall, I didn't do a lot of talking, actually! They even complimented my achievements. The interview went really well- I felt silly for getting so nervous.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses