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Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Winter Garden, FL

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

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 okay.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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 respondents rank this school above 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 good.
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 good.
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 inquiries about the applicant's interest in the institution, their hobbies, and their commitment to attending that specific school. These questions provide insight into the candidate's motivations, personal interests, and dedication to the program.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed study habits transitioning from undergrad to medical school and personal motivations for pursuing medicine. These responses suggest a focus on academic preparedness and passion for the field during the interview process.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed qualities or knowledge candidates would bring to the table.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

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.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at another location.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepare for interviews by utilizing Student Doctor Network (SDN) and engaging in general interview preparation. They suggest focusing on SDN resources and general interview techniques to feel more confident and prepared.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the passionate faculty and dynamic curriculum at OCOM, as well as the aesthetics and facilities of the campus. Many noted the beauty of the campus and compared it favorably to other institutions, such as Belmont's MD campus.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the location being outside downtown Orlando and the lack of a gross anatomy lab. Suggestions included considering a more central location and potentially incorporating a gross anatomy lab into the program.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known to come prepared with more specific questions rather than general ones. This suggests that having targeted inquiries can lead to a more productive and informative experience during the application process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the application process to be low-stress with a lot of information provided. They appreciated the concise 1-1 interviews and expressed a positive view towards completing their medical school at the institution.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants overwhelmingly praise the admissions office for their support and resources, including creating Discord channels and providing two years of preparation before the first day of school.
📍 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?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

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

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2024-25 Positively 🙂 Good Virtual
2024-25 Positively 🙂 Great Virtual
2023-24 Positively 🙂 Good In Person
2023-24 No change 😐 Average Virtual
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