| The purpose of the admissions interview is to evaluate an applicant's motivation, experience, personality, academic and personal preparedness for admission to WesternU/COMP. Interviews at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) are meant to be an exchange of information in a welcoming environment. Questions are asked to explore an applicant's ability to analyze information and arrive at logical conclusions. Applicants may also be asked to give an explanation of how they arrived at their response. The quality of the interview experience is one of the selection factors in a decision to offer an acceptance.
The interview provides COMP with the opportunity to recruit prospective students and to provide information on the educational programs provided to assit our students and the state-of-the-art facilities that are available.
Interview Day Agenda
Check-In/Tour 9:15 am
Orientation 10:00 am
Lunch 12:00 pm
Individual Interviews 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Check-In
Candidates are asked to check in at 9:15 am in the Lobby of the Student Services Center.
The Interview
Interviews are conducted one day a week on Thursdays. A panel of two to three interviewers, that may consist of MSIII and MSIV students, basic science and clinical faculty, conduct the individual interviews. Notes are taken during the interview; there is opportunity for candidates to ask questions at the end of the 30 minute interview.
Orientation
The Interview Day Orientation is meant to give an overview of the programs and services we offer at Western University/COMP. It is an opportunity to share what is new on campus and to answer your questions; we encourage questions and active participation.
Orientation Topics include
Admissions
Financial Aid
Curriculum
Clinical Clerkships
Student Services & Organizations
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Interviews
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