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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Do you play an instrument?
Explain to us why you transferred after your freshman year in undergrad
Give us an example of work you've done that required you to use your hands

What was the most interesting question?

What did you get on your SAT's?

What was the most difficult question?

I see that your father is an allopathic physician, what does he think about you becoming a DO?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

No responses

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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

It was a bed and breakfast next to St. Josephs

How would you rate the hotel?

3 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 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?

3 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reading interview feedback on SDN and the school's website

What impressed you positively?

The student who gave our tour was lively and interesting to speak with

What impressed you negatively?

Waiting for hours in the fishbowl

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I should have brought something to read in the fishbowl

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses