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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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain your research
Since you are from Ohio will being away from home affect your desicion to come here?
What brought you here to Western?

What was the most interesting question?

Discuss an area in ethics that you closely follow and what your views are towards that issue

What was the most difficult question?

Do you have any questions...I had already asked so many to the students and found my answers
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

6 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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

LAX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Shillo Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

4 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, Western's website, mock interviews

What impressed you positively?

Student and faculty enthusiasm towards the school, students seemed like a close bunch, claremont area (where the majority of the students live) was super nice area, southern california!

What impressed you negatively?

Pomona, the OUTSIDE of campus, traffic!!!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

Interview was very relaxed, students were very helpful in being honest and answering questions, the school's location is S%$# but if you are serious about going here make sure to drive to the claremont area which is about a 15 minute drive. Aside from the classroom this is where many students reside

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses