Your Interview
Preparing For Your Interview
Congratulations on making it to the next step in the admissions process! By now you should have received an electronic confirmation of your interview day and time – should you have any questions or need to change your appointment, please contact Michael Haverkamp via email and he will be happy to assist you.
Please carefully review the information below to get a sense of what to expect on the day, tips on how to prepare, and additional resources. We look forward to getting to know you better at the interview!
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About The Interview Day
To help ease the stress of the interview, we would like to give you a brief overview of what to expect for the day (see sample schedule) and specifically share with you the structure and composition of the interview team. You will hear from faculty and administration about the curriculum, admissions process, and student services. You will also have an opportunity to chat with current students.
The interview format is such that candidates complete a timed writing sample and participate in a 20-minute interview. The interview will serve as an opportunity for you to demonstrate qualities that could not be fully assessed by your application alone. The interview does not permit the candidate to share why he or she wishes to become a physical therapist. This was provided in the candidate’s PTCAS essay. Instead, the interviewers wish to determine your compatibility with our program. To learn more about what the program seeks in an ideal DPT student please visit the Competitive Candidate profile.
You can expect to be interviewed by two teams of two, comprised of faculty, and/or administration. As stated above, the interview will serve as an opportunity for you to demonstrate qualities that could not be fully assessed by your application alone. The intent of the interviewers will be to determine your compatibility with our program. To learn more about our faculty please visit the college’s faculty and staff page.
A photo ID will be required at the time you check in for your interview. Please report to the lobby of the Health Sciences Center (HSC), see map below. We encourage you to arrive to campus 15 minutes before your scheduled check-in time so that you have ample time to park and walk to the Health Sciences Center.
Proper identification of individuals allows WesternU to provide a safe and secure campus environment. In addition, the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315, requires that University confirm that a person enrolling in the University is the person who is completing the enrollment form, and that the student taking an examination is the student who participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course.
It is the policy of Western University of Health Sciences that applicants to the University are required to provide a government issued ID when checking in for an Admissions interview. Applicants who are unable to provide an acceptable form of identification may reschedule their interview if space is available.
Acceptable forms of identification and the University’s Identity Verification policy.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your time with us:
- Make sure your best business professional attire is ready to wear
- Review the website, particularly the competitive class stats page
- Have a few questions ready for the interviewers in case they ask
- Review the Interviewee Orientation Booklet
- Print directions and plan to arrive early
- Bring a pen and notepad in case you need to take notes
- Get a good nights’ sleep so your body and mind are refreshed
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