Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest
Lebanon, OR
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2012-13
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Discuss how you have overcome struggles in your life and what lessons you have learned/strengths you have gained.
What was the most difficult question?
Discuss how you have overcome struggles in your life
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
4
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Went over all of may application materials, reviewed all secondary essay material. Researched the school, personal communication with students, etc.
What impressed you positively?
The relaxed atmosphere of the interviews and the overwhelming enthusiasm for the school and the faculty that was exhibited by the students.
What impressed you negatively?
For me, nothing negative to report....though if you do not like the idea of living in a small rural town...the location may be tough to swallow.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That there was a football game at OSU on the same day and the freeways were clogged with people traveling down from Portland. Almost late to the interview.
What are your general comments?
Even thought the day was long, I honestly had a fantastic experience here.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Scheduling the panel interview late in the afternoon may make for a less than stellar performance from the candidate
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
Where did you stay?
Home
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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