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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?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about osteopathic medicine and why you want to be a DO.
What is your best attribute?
You did well on the MCAT, how did you study?

What was the most interesting question?

None, all questions were very casual

What was the most difficult question?

None, as above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

10 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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 applications, PCOM website, and refreshed my osteopath concepts

What impressed you positively?

It was very relaxed, they wanted to get to know me, and not make me sweat.

What impressed you negatively?

Not much except the class is large, but it does not come across as such.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing, i knew about the school, program, and area.

What are your general comments?

We had breakfast with a faculty member and student. Interviews started around 930 and lasted anywhere from 10-30 minutes. It was very casual and relaxing under the circumstances. They made me feel at ease, and that I belonged there. It was a very easy interview. I would not stress about an interview since they are very down to earth.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses