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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Pomona, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2019-20

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

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

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell them about yourself, particularly the experiences that made you want to do medicine

What was the most interesting question?

The ethical dilemma questions

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 was the most difficult question?

None of them stood out in particular. Probably a question about my failures/weaknesses

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
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing!
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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

Where did you stay?

Home

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great