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New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

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 respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about reasons for choosing a specific school, experiences with diversity, handling challenging situations, preparing for medical school, connecting with diverse populations, dealing with failure, and motivations for pursuing osteopathic medicine. Some respondents mentioned a structured MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the interview process.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University discussed a range of topics, including diversity in interactions, personal experiences, ethical scenarios, self-reflection, and motivation for choosing the institution. Some responses hinted at an MMI format or potential nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the questions asked.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University discussed scenarios where they were pressured into unwanted actions, experiences of rejection and being misjudged, along with ethical dilemmas like the impact of a physician's character on patient care. Additionally, respondents may have faced similar questions in an MMI format, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

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.
📍 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.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

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?

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing common questions, utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for feedback and practicing with mock interviews. Suggestions included self-prep through speaking answers out loud and researching questions from previous threads.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the positive and welcoming atmosphere during the interview process, where interviewers showed genuine interest in getting to know them as individuals. They appreciated the friendly and supportive community, as well as the conversational and non-pushy approach of the school in presenting itself.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with unengaged or cold interviewers, lack of conversational flow during interviews, and encountering unprepared or inexperienced interviewers. Suggestions included encouraging more interactive and personable interviews, ensuring interviewers are adequately trained and knowledgeable about the institution, and creating a more welcoming and engaging interview environment.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wish they had known more about their interviewers ahead of time, including their identities and the importance of having identification. They also express a desire for more information about the campus culture and priorities to better prepare for their interviews.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process to be low-stress with simple questions, limited to a short list. Some applicants appreciated the brevity and structure of the interview, while others wished for more conversational engagement from the interviewer.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants did not provide any suggestions or feedback for the admissions office.