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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Have you considered going into research? Where do you see yourself in 1o years? Can you accomplish all those things with a DO? And then a few questions specifically about parts of my application (experiences and stuff I had mentioned in my essay).
Tell us about your research (they asked about a specific part of the research).
Why do you want to be a doctor? With emphasis on DO.

What was the most interesting question?

Some of the more specific questions about my application essays and about my interests.

What was the most difficult question?

None, really.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

Holiday Inn City Line

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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 through my application essays, read feedback on this site, mentally prepared, then relaxed during the actual interview.

What impressed you positively?

Everything! The facilities are top-notch, the students, staff, and faculty are extremely friendly and welcoming, the lecture that I sat in on was well delivered, and I just loved the overall aura of the campus.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How few of the second year students attend lecture? Nah...I knew mostly everything I needed to know.

What are your general comments?

It was a very laid back experience. The day was nice and relaxed, with many students coming by to talk to us. Breakfast was good, too! I love PCOM and I'll be crossing my fingers so hard for the next few weeks.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses