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  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Philadelphia, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What do you know about the osteopathic profession/philosophy? What other schools have you applied to? Any other interviews/acceptances yet? Any allopathic schools?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years? What/where do you think you would like to practice?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What did you think of your undergraduate institution? What happened with the experience you had (as written in my secondary essay)?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Have you had any experience with cadavers?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"How do you think you fared on the MCAT?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, read up on ethics, etc." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"All of the students at PCOM are enthusiastic and more than willing to show you around or answer any questions that you might have. The facilities are great! And, Chris Webber was practicing in the gym while we were there. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"nothing major, they just didn't provide a packet with information regarding the school, financial aid, etc. I wonder if they forgot about it that day?" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"TRAFFIC." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview itself was pretty laid back and calm, although I was a nervous wreck being the first one called in for the interview. I think I stumbled over my words when trying to explain my understanding of the osteopathic philosophy... make sure you know it inside and out, why you want to go into the profession and such. I left the interview feeling horrible about my chances. However, I got the acceptance letter 4 days later! Don't give up hope too easily!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/14/2005

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10

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