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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?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain your jr. year grades (they were lower than other years)
give an example of a leadership role you have taken on, and how you used problem solving abilities
specific questions regarding research

What was the most interesting question?

regarding cognition skills of chimps vs. humans

What was the most difficult question?

Where else did you apply/why would happen if you got into X school
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

sheraton

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

7 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

went over my application + SDN

What impressed you positively?

presentation of curriculum, meeting w/the dean, interviewers really wanted to get to know you, having lunch with current 2nd year students (great resource, although overly positive)

What impressed you negatively?

pomona itself

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall I had a great time. The staff all were really nice and enthusiastic, our tour guide was very informative. We were given the opportunity to sit in a class, which I wish I had done. It was nerve racking waiting for my interview but not too uncommon to make you wait.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses