Western University of Health Sciences Interview Questions

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lilbabydemon

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Hi everyone!

I have a interview with Western U soon and I was wondering if anyone has been interviewed yet. If you have been interviewed, could you tell me what kinds of questions they ask?

Thanks so much!
 
I interviewed there last year, I don't remember all the specifics but it was not your typical PT interview.

I know they asked me about if I have ever had disagreements with a professor's grading or something along those lines. A time I encountered dishonesty and how I dealt with it, which somehow led into if I saw a classmate cheat what would I do. I just remember leaving, thinking how strange some of the questions I got. I think they asked me to describe myself in 3 words too. I'm sure there were a few other questions but I can't remember all the details. They also had an "essay" to write before the interview, more like a long answer question, and it was a picture of a guy in a wheel chair juggling and asked what that picture had to do with physical therapy.

Be prepared to answer the normal PT type interview questions, Why PT? (as opposed to nursing/PA, etc), a time when you were a leader, a time when you had a conflict and how you dealt with it, and be able to answer questions about your volunteer experiences. I don't remember if Western U asked those, but those are pretty typical and have a couple questions to ask them as well at the end of your interview.
 
hra89- Thanks for the insight!

lilbabydemon- When is your interview? Mine's Friday the 13th, eek!
 
I interviewed there last year as well and was placed on the high priority alternate list. The interview was pretty laid back and they really just want to get to know you. But I guess this depends on which professors you get also. During my interview they asked questions like describe yourself in 3 words, strengths and weaknesses, examples of when you were creative, when you struggled, leadership, how you take criticism, etc. They basically just asked a lot of behavioral and situational questions in my case so be prepared to think of examples! Good luck!
 
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