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Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Stratford, NJ

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2018-19

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Great school, great general body, they are basically like a family and if you talk about that during your interview (ie why Rowan), you would stand out if don't already stand out. They didn't serve lunch and breakfast was just Coffee/tea and granola bars so try to eat before your interview.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me a little about yourself

What was the most interesting question?

If there is one thing in Healthcare that you'd wish you could change, what would that be?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, prepped with family and friends who are in medical school (both Rowan and non-Rowan students)

What impressed you positively?

How friendly everyone was, they made my first interview experience feel very stress free

What impressed you negatively?

Interviewer just asked standard questions and didn't engage in much conversation or get to know me beyond my application.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How bad traffic could be (don't be afraid to take tolls)
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 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

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Follow through on followup emails after interviews.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In 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

Where did you stay?

Home

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great