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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2023-24

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Loved this school post-interview. Everyone was super kind and helpful. Admin seems so willing to help its students and this school feels like a home.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why DO?

What was the most interesting question?

What were the positive and negative effects of the MCAT for you personally?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN interview feedback

What was the most difficult question?

What were the positives and negative effects of COVID?

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were so extremely kind and welcoming. Very personable and made it feel like they were actually interested in YOU.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How conversational it was going to be. Literally did not need to be nervous at all.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep being so kind because it is definitely a nice refresher coming from out of state where people aren't so nice.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn in Christiansburg

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What are your comments on where you stayed?

Super nice hotel and easy to access. Breakfast was not good though.