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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

Ethical dilemma (ex. what would you do if something bad happened to a patient and it was your fault)
Tell them about yourself, particularly the experiences that made you want to do medicine
Why this school

What was the most interesting question?

The ethical dilemma questions

What was the most difficult question?

None of them stood out in particular. Probably a question about my failures/weaknesses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

4 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?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I did mock interviews with some friends and family, researched the schools, and looked at possible questions online and made bullet points that I could remember.

What impressed you positively?

The staff/faculty I interacted with were nice, and it's in Southern California

What impressed you negatively?

The buildings aren't the nicest, and the surrounding area isn't the best

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

For the MMI: don't be nervous, say anything unneccessary/babble on to try and fill time

What are your general comments?

It was pretty chill and laid back, there weren't any curveballs or questions that I wouldn't expect.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing!