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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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 did you meet the DO who wrote your recommendation?
specific to my internship, great ice-breaker!
They asked about my research

What was the most interesting question?

For some reason, when they asked me if I spoke Spanish, it threw me for a loop!

What was the most difficult question?

None were truly difficult it wasn't much to ask to be yourself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

10 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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the school website, SDN, re-read my secondary application, really thought about genuine answers.

What impressed you positively?

Pretty much everything! I don't mind their for-profit status nor the debate about lack of Title VI loans. The students were so friendly and passionate about their endeavors. The faculty and staff are seriously committed to making RVUCOM an amazing place to learn medicine.

What impressed you negatively?

Can't say I found anything.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That there would be 10 other people interviewing that day!

What are your general comments?

If you get a chance, apply to the school! You will be impressed with the facility, the people, and how at ease the interview is. RVU is stellar!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

There's nothing to suggest, they are all AMAZING people!