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Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine

Pomona, CA

Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

3 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
How do you deal with a difficult person?
What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time when you had to go beyond the call of duty.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

ONT

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield by Marriot

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?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

printed personal application researched on school, the curriculum, and about the dean (his work that he did)

What impressed you positively?

The faculty and everyone cared a lot. They made sure that I had met everyone before I left the interview. The curriculum is new and has potential. It is based so that students can be comfortable to take the USMILE which was mentioned that they will pay for that exam. The curricum includes an inter-professional study where students are grouped with other health professionals to solve a case study. The campus only has students that want to become some kind of health professional so its a great way to become a professional that appreciates all other health specialties.

What impressed you negatively?

There is only one option for on-campus housing. If moving from a different state where you didn't have a car, you will need a car in California b/c living choices are limited to 15-20 mins away.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

More time to study for the interview, especially the behavioral based question.

What are your general comments?

ADVICE: Study and Answer a list of behavioral based interview questions. Also be comfortable and confident in answering those questions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses