Old Westbury, NY
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?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
For me, interview day at NYCOM was a great experience. The interviewer (a DO) was extremely personable and made sure we were all relaxed. The student ambassador was a great resource and gave a very good sense of the school. I think the school provides all of its students with a great education and numerous resources, and I since I was accepted, I look forward to attending in the fall.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about yourself, and why you want to be a DO.
How did you prepare for the interview?
School website, sdn feedback, reviewed personal statement and portfolio.
What was the most difficult question?
If your bishop told you you were no longer allowed to receive communion because you support stem cell research, what would you do? (I had mentioned I am Catholic and support stem cell research.)
What impressed you positively?
My interviewer had lunch with us prior to the interview. He was a wonderful person, very kind and genuinely interested in us. The student who gave the tour was very informative and pleasant. The school, overall, is impressive, especially the OMM lab and the simulated patient lab.
What impressed you negatively?
The school is a bit small, but not terrible. The financial aid representative was not there to give a presentation (we were given hand-outs), and the tour was a bit rushed.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The whole day was relatively low-stress. I definitely worried too much beforehand.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 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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