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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are your strengths/weaknesses?
What is one obstacle you have encountered and how have you overcome it?
What is one social issue that you are concerned about?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could eradicate any disease, what would it be and why?

What was the most difficult question?

If you could eradicate any disease, what would it be and why?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

6 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practice interviews, reviewed literature/website of school, studentdoctor.net feedback

What impressed you positively?

DMU is building a very nice new building that will be in use for next year's class. Also, I was approached by several students over the course of the day who were very enthusiastic in sharing their experiences.

What impressed you negatively?

I did not feel like I really &quot;connected&quot; with all of my interviewers.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The interview was not too stressful. Overall, it went well. Routine questions, although a couple were thought-provoking. Everyone at DMU was very nice. Left with a good impression, but not entirely satisfied with interview experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses