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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How were you exposed to osteopathic medicine?
Tell us about an event where you've had to be an advocate for someone other than yourself.
What events brought you to this point in your life?

What was the most interesting question?

A question about team work.

What was the most difficult question?

A question about a Pt and friends reaction to quality of care received.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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 another location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

PDX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Phoenix Inn and Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

5 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?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed all application essays, SDN, good food, and plenty of sleep.

What impressed you positively?

The staff obviously love what they do and that shows through their presentations.

What impressed you negatively?

The fact that I couldn't walk through the school yet :( ... the building plans look sooo cool.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Mints, lol j/k. I wish I had more time to explore the surrounding area and get to know the town itself.

What are your general comments?

I'm in love with this school and I know you'll be too!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Include information about local fairs, festivals, and celebrations.