Vallejo, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was hard to tell how I did. The panel format was kinda choppy and impersonal. However, it was great to learn about other applicants. They were impressive and I felt good about knowing that if i didn't get in, i would understand just how competitive it is!
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Should the supplement industry be regulated? I do research and prod. dev. for supplement co. I said DEFINITELY! (and i think drugs should be better regulated).
How did you prepare for the interview?
Relaxed and laughed as much as possible. Visited the campus a couple times. Read the Weekly World News the nite before to loosen up.
What was the most difficult question?
What else would you do if you did not enter medicine? I said I would keep applying, which made the panel laugh. Then I said research, psychology or public health.
What impressed you positively?
In my several visits...the anatomy lab has fresh air. The students look healthy and happy despite the constant onslaught of info. The faculty is very available.
What impressed you negatively?
I totally can't stand Vallejo, and I hate driving cuz i think it's wasteful. I'll either have to live in vallejo (gulp), or drive A LOT! So maybe i'll get a biodiesel car...
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Actually after my visit, the deposit is 3000 bucks total. Nonrefundable. When i'm still interviewing, that doesn't seem fair or just. I know they need to know who's coming, but they could at least tell applicants how much to save up or borrow.
🤝 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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