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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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?
I had a great experience at NYCOM, the other students interviewing were very nice and were easy to talk to (no competitative attitudes).
The faculty and staff were willing to stop in and talk to you, as well as offer advice.
Some of the students were available to offer input.
My interview went well and I wasnt asked anything too difficult.
The atmosphere seemed very relaxed and inviting.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What's going on? How's everything going so far?
What was the most interesting question?
"Whats going on?"
(Very informal, relaxed interview)
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN-student doctor.net
secondary and primary application
researched osteopathic medicine
read newspaper, updated myself on current events.
What was the most difficult question?
Interestingly, I wasnt asked too many questions at all. Just, "why osteopathic medicine?"
What impressed you positively?
The personability of students, faculty and staff. Everyone was very encouraging and willing to talk. Everyone was supportive and it allowed for a more relaxed feel.
My interviewer was very enthusiastic about my file and was very easy to talk to.
What impressed you negatively?
That day it was hot in the building, and I was one of the last to be interviewed, so even if I wanted to relax and minimize anxiety, I felt very uncomfortable.
Also, the students werent on campus because they were on break so we couldnt interact with many students but the ones there were helpful. Many of the facilities were closed.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I knew where to turn onto Glen Cove once I got off the exit, I made a wrong turn and got lost (initially).
I wasnt late but I wasnt early (like I wanted to be)
I also wish I knew that my scheduled interview time was not the actual time of my interview but was the time to come and start the information session, and touring (these were afternoon interviews)
🤝 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 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?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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