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Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California

Vallejo, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you have any regret about taking your undergraduate major and how did you know about osteopathic medicine?
What do you take from world war II and what is your favorite musice to play on the violin?
What will you do differently from your MD father and tell me about your Master's research.

What was the most interesting question?

I was a bit surprised they will ask me questions about my hobbies, but I was glad to answer them. The questions were I see you are a world war II buff, what do you take from it? Also what is your favorite song to play on a violin?

What was the most difficult question?

None really.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

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Where did the interview take place?

At another location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read my application, read SDN, go over all possible questions they will ask me, go through each question in a mock interview session in my head over and over again.

What impressed you positively?

One person, Dr. Haight. He made the interview process very smooth for me. I didn't sleep well the night before and was a bit nervous, but his hospitality and advice helped me relaxed and gave me last minute preparation.

What impressed you negatively?

Dr Haight wont be going to Tucom-LV. He will definitely be a great addition to the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the amusement park is just 5 minute drive from the hotel. If I had known, I might stay a bit longer and go on the rides there or something.

What are your general comments?

Before I went to the Tucom-LV interview at Mare Island, I had done some research online about the research experience of others through SDN. I read the negative ones first, since I figure it is best to know what is bad about the school and prepare myself for the worst. But those reviews are wrong. I actually had an enjoyable time during my interview. The drive from the airport to the the hotel was amazing, especially the drive over the bridge across the bay. The hotel wasn't that bad either. I just hoped the front desk could give better driving directions to local restruants, I almost got lost trying to find a place to eat. The campus at Mare Island wasn't as bad as what people say. Eventhough we didn't get to tour the campus, everything looks fine to me. Now the best part, Dr. Haight. I had read a lot of reviews saying Dr. Haight was great and I finally had a chance to meet him myself. I have to agree with others. I strongly believed he made the interview process much more easier to go through. He mentioned that he hand picked all the interviewees based on qualities that he believed each student pocess that will make them a good doctor. I believed he does, such can seen in the students interviewing with me. We were a great group and we supported each other through the whole process even though we just met that morning. I seriously hope we all get in so we can all party together down at vegas. Oh, last but not least, Brian was great also. I know some other reviews complained about not been able to talk to other students on campus about the school. However, I personally think Brian is a great example of the student that will be attending Tucom-LV. He made us pumped for the interview and I hope I will get the chance to be one of his fellow students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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