Des Moines, IA
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?
8 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interview was laid back. They really just want to get to know you better. You don't have to impress them. There is no right or wrong answers to their questions, they merely want to see if how well you can communicate. They know your file well and ask many questions that are specific to you.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Given unlimeted funding, what would you do to change the world?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, Alums, DrSimmons.Net (osteo-review)
What was the most difficult question?
Tell us about a social issue that concerns you, what gets you up on a soap box?
*Expect this question. They told me they were required to ask it.
What impressed you positively?
Everyone was very friendly, and very positive. The "students helping students" mentality. The new student center, to open in April '05.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing Really
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
No surprises.
🤝 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?
10 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?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
DSM
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Renaissance Savery Downtown
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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