Bradenton, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2024-25
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Looked like a great school. Great campus, great area. I don't know if it would be as enjoyable of experience as other schools, but I would not be mad to go to school there. The admission and interview process is by far the worst part of this school. They are far below the standard of any DO/MD school I have experienced.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell us about yourself. It said it was a practice question, so I was confused if they counted it or not. I contacted admissions and they said they review it and consider it.
What was the most interesting question?
Define Professionalism. What it is and what it means to you. This school has a large focus on medical professionalism and medical leadership. It is not bad, but I believe the students are required to have business professional attire on at all times.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, practicing, making sure nothing was in view during the recording, wearing a suit, normal professional things.
What was the most difficult question?
What is something unique that you would bring to the team, and strength and weakness question. I just choked on this question by stuttering and was not able to get my confidence back.
What impressed you positively?
Location -Florida. That's the greatest factor it has going for it in my opinion. I was rejected, but I feel like I would not be a good fit for it, possibly. I was using it as interview practice, so my heart was not in it that could be why I had a bad experience. Looks like a great school though, I just dont like the admin parts of it.
What impressed you negatively?
It was asynchronous. There was a 2 minute video before each question, they brag about some aspect of the school then ask you a simi related question. You then have 1 chance to record a est. 1.5-2 min response. The software was confusing at first, I was unsure when the recording part actually started. Then I was rejected even though my MCAT and GPA are way above the standard. I was just using the school to practice for MD interviews, but when they rejected me they didnt just email me, they made me log into the application website. They took like a month to make a decision. Worst interview process ever, and it was hurtful to insult applicants with an asynchronous interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I had everything I needed. Just focus on SND questions the most popular responses will be on there.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 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?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Quicker response times. They also don't answer any questions, they will refer you to the website that does not answer your question. The asynchronous interview is borderline bad business practice. Applicants pay money to be seriously considered. You dont owe them a seat, but you should respect them and their time.
📍 Travel and Logistics
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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