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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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

How many M.D. and D.O. schools did you apply to and what has been the outcome?
What would you do if you didn't get into any med. schools this time around?
Why doctor/why D.O.? Describe leadership experience...

What was the most interesting question?

Why did I choose my major if I knew I was interested in medicine?

What was the most difficult question?

Give 3 adjectives for my weaknesses.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Enthusiastic

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Shilo

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?

2 out of 10

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

1 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?

I didn't really, I just wanted to be myself.

What impressed you positively?

The residencies the students have matched into, the fact that they actually do research, my interviewers were really nice.

What impressed you negatively?

The town. I stayed in the Shilo hotel and that part of town is ok, but the area where the school is is a little scary. However, they have security all over, so I didn't worry about it. I just wouldn't want to hang out in the town or anything.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

It was good overall, I felt comfortable and relaxed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses