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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?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

3 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 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?

Tell me about your life since you graduated.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Why medicine, why osteopathic medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were a third grade teacher, how would you teach the kids about DNA?

What was the most difficult question?

Same as above.
🤝 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 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

Hilton

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?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

SDN, read over my personal statements and essays, read their website, read about osteopathic medicine

What impressed you positively?

The students and staff seemed friendly, relaxed, and very welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

One of my interviewers was quite negative and hostile regarding my aspirations to do research as well as clinical medicine. I sat in on a lecture which was very difficult to follow because the room was huge, crowded with students, and noisy. The anatomy lab had a strong odor to it that I could smell down the hall as we approached it.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had been prepared to defend my aspirations to do research and clinical medicine. I did not expect to encounter such a hostile and negative attitude toward research at this school.

What are your general comments?

I was profoundly disappointed. I was really excited to be invited to interview. The college looks great on paper but the reality didn't live up to my expectations or hopes. I left with the impression that I wouldn't be offered a spot in the class and even if I was, I doubt I would choose this school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses