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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

"If you caught a fellow student cheating on an exam, what would you do?"

What was the most interesting question?

"Talk about some of the characteristics you'd hope to see in a successful osteopathic physician? and talk about some of the negative characteristics of a bad osteopathic physician"

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell us about yourself"
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Neutral

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?

2-3 hours

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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Wyndham by Wingate

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?

4 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?

5 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

No responses

What impressed you positively?

Students that we saw on campus during our student-led tours were supportive. They would cheer for us or clap as we walked by. Before even setting foot in the door for my interview, I felt encouraged and supported by the student body. I can't impress upon the student applicant enough how great that feels.

What impressed you negatively?

The area surrounding campus was not very pretty or exciting. I was concerned my wife & I would not be happy at the school for 2+ years, but to end on a positive note, the staff are all very warm & welcoming and make-up for any lack of color outside of campus.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Traffic on the interstate can be bad during rush hour!

What are your general comments?

Bring copies of your personal statement to hand out. If you are confident that your personal statement will stand-out, then offer to leave it with your interviewers. Also, ask for their business cards so you can follow up with them. This has become commonplace, so it won't make or break their opinion of you. It is more of a courtesy that shows you have done your research and know that this is kind of an unspoken "must" for interviews.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work!