Pomona, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
As I stated above, the interview itself was fine, not too stressful because I knew I didn't really want to go there! They apparently really do have a world-famous OMM prof so if you like that, go for it. I loved the LA area but not this school. They should have people better representative or more enthused about the school show you around, really. I met some nice people though most of them were from Cali.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Who is a person who has a personality opposite of yours who has a great impact on you? (I knew this was one they asked but it still stumped me a little!)
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, school's website, talked to people who had interviewed there before
What impressed you positively?
ummm... the OMM prof is apparently one of the best. Also, the weather! Love SoCal!
What impressed you negatively?
Gee... the campus is ugly. A converted strip mall. They did a pretty good job with the classrooms, though. No one lives in Pomona- they generally live a few towns over since it's not very safe. Our student tour guides told us there had been 4 break-ins in the last 2 weeks... to walk in groups (even guys). When asked why they chose Western, the students answered "Well, I didn't really have a choice" and the other said "I applied here, interviewed, got in, so I cancelled my other interviews." Wow, way to sell the school- it's the only one I got into and I shortchanged myself?! Would like to have heard a positive answer! Plus, both were frumpy-looking, not that that matters but it doesn't help. They also seem out to get your money with these summer anatomy programs they offer- they scare into thinking you'll fail anatomy if you haven't had it before- like normally people have cadavers in their undergrad education?!!!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How not nice the campus is.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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