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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain a time that you disagreed with a directive and how you responded to that.
Tell us about a time that you failed.
Why DO?

What was the most interesting question?

what do you do to unwind?

What was the most difficult question?

Anything else you would like us to tell the admissions committee?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews, going over questions and responses aloud

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was really laid back and every single person there loved it. They couldn't stop gloating about how great it was.

What impressed you negatively?

The interview was very rigid. They would ask a question, I would give my response, and they would move on. It was not conversational at all.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I was expecting a "tell us about yourself" question, but they started with "why DO?"

What are your general comments?

Overall, I loved the school. It seems like a great medical school, and I would love to go here.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses