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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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Do you have any experience with DO...?
Explain your path to medicine. Start with undergrad years.
Which other schools? Not really a question, but...do the right thing and send a thank you letter. Get correct spelling from the admin staff.

What was the most interesting question?

correlate your MCAT scores with your undergraduate GPA.

What was the most difficult question?

none. all very conversational.
🤝 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?

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

atl

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

comfort suites exit 111

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

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?

SDN. reviewed job interview websites. reviewed my application. practice.

What impressed you positively?

the technology of the school. wireless throughout and in parking lot. access many online medical text and journals. laid back atmosphere conducive to learning. the OMM lab... Wow!

What impressed you negatively?

bookstore is open, but not fully stocked yet.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

lots of prep so no suprises.

What are your general comments?

Two interviewers. Four potential students waiting in lobby for name to be called. Conversational. Purpose is to measure desire, motivation and mental capacity for DO.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses