New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University Interview Feedback Summary
Jonesboro, AR
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 38% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.3
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 77 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios about handling rejection and failure, reasons for choosing a specific medical school or field, building rapport with diverse patients, personal achievements, and self-introduction. Additionally, respondents mentioned being asked about their criteria for selecting medical schools and their motivations for pursuing medicine or osteopathic medicine. These questions are indicative of a comprehensive evaluation process often associated with the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, which may involve a nondisclosure agreement.
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how have your previous jobs, previous clinical experiences, and extracurricular activities prepared you for a career in medicine?
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Tell me about a time that you were rejected and how you handled it.
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Why NYIT?
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what is your criteria for choosing a medical school/why NYITCOM-Arkansas?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University discussed various topics such as personal character impacting patient care, experiences with diverse populations, handling pressure, and being misjudged. These questions suggest a focus on personal qualities, experiences, and ethical considerations in the interview process.
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Tell me about a time when you were rejected and how did you feel/how did you handle it?
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If you had to be one color from the rainbow which would you be?
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None were really interesting, all standard.
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What diverse populations have you interacted with and what did you learn?
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What have learned from my specific experiences thus far?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University discussed various scenarios such as discussing personal experiences with rejection, being pressured into something, and instances of being misjudged. These questions likely reflect a focus on interpersonal skills, resilience, and ethical decision-making during the interview process.
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How would you approach caring for diverse populations of patients?
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Take 60 seconds and just tell me about yourself.
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Name a time where someone pressured you into something you did not want to do
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Tell me about a time you were rejected, and what did you do about it?
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What was a time when you were rejected and how did you feel/how did you handle it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at another location.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN) and YouTube videos, reviewing common interview questions, practicing mock interviews, and researching questions from previous interview threads. Many also focused on reviewing their application and practicing speaking their answers out loud to prepare effectively.
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SDN and youtube videos
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Reviewed common questions
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SDN, mock interviews, researching common interview questions
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SDN, NY campus asks basically the same questions so look there too
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Application and school review
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and passionate interviewers, the relaxed and informative interview experience, and the collaborative and supportive community of students and faculty. They appreciated the personal approach, the emphasis on getting to know them as individuals, and the lack of pushiness in promoting the school's program.
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Friendly interviewer
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Students seemed generally happy
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Interviewer was passionate about school and very informative.
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It was an amazing interview that was incredibly relaxed and showed how much they truly wanted to get to know me as a person.
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Pre-interview virtual session - All the student ambassadors and faculty got along very well and acted like family. The community in general seemed very collaborative and supportive.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with unengaged or disinterested interviewers, citing lack of conversation and warmth as negative impressions. Suggestions included encouraging interviewers to be more interactive and personable, providing training on effective interviewing techniques, and ensuring that interviewers are knowledgeable about the institution.
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nothing
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One of the student ambassadors in the pre-interview session did not answer a single question, my interviewer also did not seem interested and made very little conversation.
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Dry attitude of interviewer
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Interviewer typed up my responses as I spoke, so it felt less conversational
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My interviewer seemed a bit cold, but they started smiling and talking more towards the end of the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants expressed a wish to have known their interviewer ahead of time and the importance of asking questions during the interview process. It is recommended to research the campus and ensure you have all necessary materials, such as an ID, for the interview.
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Prepare to ask questions
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Research really does not seem like a priority at this campus.
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nothing
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Who my interviewer would be.
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They I needed my ID
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process at this school to be relaxed and low stress, with simple questions and a semi-open file policy. Many appreciated the brevity of the interview and the opportunity to provide thoughtful responses, while some wished for more conversational interactions with interviewers and clarity on the timeline for hearing back about acceptances.
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Interview was relatively relaxed
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It was honestly very chill and low stress / simple questions (coming from someone who stresses over everything hahaha)
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They just read questions off a list.
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Semi-open file: cannot view grades or MCAT, but can see everything else. Interviewer kept saying to please keep my answers brief, which felt weird
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Great experience!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants did not provide any specific suggestions or feedback for the admissions office.
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None
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N/A
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nothing!
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
AirBnB
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AirBnB
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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