Pomona, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
0 out of 10
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How you think you did?
9 out of 10
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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
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What are your general comments?
Amazing little school! The OMM and anatomy seems very very strong here and the basic sciences are more clinically focused (the research is very weak in comparison to a university). It is a very clinically focused school so if you want to be a clinician this is your place.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Why did I go to prep school for high school? They were very interested in the details of my life and my path. I wasn't expecting it to go back this far, but they were genuinely interested because it is a unique aspect of my life path. Focus on these points in your interview.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, Med School Interview book/Pfizer med school manual book both very helpful, re-read all of my old work including papers, abstracts, my curriculum vitae, and my applications. Went through a catalog of questions from websites and the books writing out the answers. Attended a practice session at my university and spoke with friends for tips.
What was the most difficult question?
None. This is a low-stress interview where they are just trying to get to know you. Do a lot of self-reflection on your personal journey and prepare to discuss it articulately and passionately with them (and you should be fine!).
What impressed you positively?
How happy everyone seemed at the school. It's a small campus and they describe themselves as a "family." I felt that to be true from my impressions. The school has very humble origins and I felt that too but in a very positive way.
What impressed you negatively?
This school is located in one of the bad parts of town. The campus is heavily guarded by security officers.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I knew that medical, dental, and podiatry students all have the same lectures together. I would have made sure to sit in on a class to see what this is about.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
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What is your ranking of this school's location?
1 out of 10
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How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
4 out of 10
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Very, very friendly and warm. Please don't change!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In 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?
$201-$300
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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